Section 58(3)(a) in Orissa Value Added Tax Act, 2004
(a)Subject to the provisions of section 31, where a registered dealer closes down or discontinues his business and the net tax payable as a result of such closure or discontinuance of business, after taking into account the closing stock, is a negative value, the dealer shall make an application for refund to the assessing authority in such form and within such time as may be prescribed.