refund of excess tax under GST

Rule 86B of GST restricts the utilisation of input tax credit by mandating a minimum cash payment where monthly taxable turnover exceeds ₹50 lakh. This article explains the applicability, statutory exceptions, cumulative cash payment mechanism, consequences of non-compliance, DRC-03 payments, and the refund process for double tax payment, with practical insights to help taxpayers ensure smooth GST compliance.