UP RERA issues guidelines for refund of excess GST collected from homebuyers
The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has issued new guidelines to help homebuyers recover excess GST payments from developers. The move aims to ensure compliance with central tax rates and provides a clear mechanism for refunds in cases of project cancellation.
Why it matters
This regulatory intervention protects consumer rights in the real estate sector by simplifying the complex process of reclaiming overcharged taxes.
The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has issued fresh guidelines to help homebuyers claim refunds of excess Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected by developers, while directing promoters to strictly comply with notified tax rates.The authority has directed all registered real estate promoters to strictly adhere to the GST rates notified by the Central government.In a recent statement, UP RERA said eligible homebuyers who were charged GST in excess of the prescribed rates would be able to claim refunds through the GST department's online mechanism.
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