Where a registered dealer makes an application in accordance with the provisions of rule 184 for issue of a certificate of eligibility or renewal thereof under sub-rule (1) or rule 186 and such application remains pending for disposal under rule 185 or sub-rule (2) of rule 186, as the case may be, the amount of the output tax according to the return under section 32 shall, subject to the provisions of rule 181, be remitted in accordance with the provisions of clause (c) section 118 and rules made thereunder.