Can I claim GST refund on stolen or defective/substandard goods?

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Sumitabear306
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May 3, 2025 at 6:01 pm

I’m trying to understand if there’s any legal provision under Indian GST or general tax laws where a consumer can claim a refund of the GST component in cases where:

1. The goods purchased were stolen before use or delivery, and/or

2. The goods turned out to be defective, substandard, or not as described, and the seller is either uncooperative or unreachable.

In both cases, the government’s role in protecting consumer rights or maintaining law and order is questionable. So, can I argue that since I didn’t get the value for the tax paid, I should be eligible for a GST refund (or general tax relief) from the government itself?

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