Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited has received an Order-in-Appeal from the Office of the Commissioner (Appeals), CGST, Gurugram. The appeal filed by the company against a Rectification Order dated June 11, 2025, has been rejected as infructuous. The underlying dispute involves a tax demand of INR 3,37,73,340, comprising tax, penalty, and interest. The company is currently evaluating the order and considering appropriate legal remedies.
CGST Appeals Commissioner Rejects Schneider Electric’s Tax Appeal
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited announced on November 3, 2026, that it has received an Order-in-Appeal from the Office of the Commissioner (Appeals), CGST, Gurugram. This development follows previous intimations made to the stock exchanges regarding the ongoing tax dispute.
Details of the Appeal and Order
The Order-in-Appeal, dated October 30, 2026, was issued under Section 107(11) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The Commissioner (Appeals) has rejected the appeal filed by Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited against a Rectification Order dated June 11, 2025. The initial appeal was deemed infructuous, meaning it was considered to have no legal force or effect.
Financial Implications of the Dispute
The underlying matter pertains to alleged excess availment of Input Tax Credit and non-payment of GST on unreconciled turnover for the financial year 2017-18. Following a rectification in the demand order, the total amount involved is INR 3,37,73,340. This figure includes a tax component of INR 3,05,39,282, a penalty of INR 32,34,058, and applicable interest. Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited had also made a pre-deposit of INR 30,53,929 at the time of filing the appeal.
Company’s Response and Next Steps
The company has stated that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other routine business activities as a result of this order. The impact is understood to be limited to the extent of the liability stipulated in the order. Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited is currently evaluating the order and exploring appropriate legal remedies. The company received the order on November 2, 2026.
Source: BSE
