Alkem Laboratories has received a GST order concerning its Uttarakhand unit, demanding ₹27.15 lakh in GST and a penalty of ₹27.79 lakh, totaling approximately ₹54.94 lakh. The order pertains to alleged discrepancies in input tax credit (ITC) availment from financial years 2018-2019 to 2022-2023. The company is contesting the order and is in the process of filing an appeal.
GST Demand Received
Alkem Laboratories has received an order from the Assistant Commissioner of Central Goods & Service Tax Division in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, regarding GST obligations. The order, received on December 3, 2025, relates to the company’s operations within the state.
Financial Implications
The GST order demands ₹27,14,603 in GST along with a penalty of ₹27,79,266. This totals approximately ₹54.94 lakh. The demand relates to the period spanning financial years 2018-2019 to 2022-2023.
Basis of Demand
The order primarily alleges excess availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC). Alkem Laboratories is disputing these allegations and plans to challenge the order through appropriate legal channels.
Company Response
Alkem Laboratories is currently undertaking appropriate actions, including the filing of an appeal, to contest the order. The company maintains that it does not agree with the demand and will defend its position. The management believes that the order will not have a material impact on the financial or operational activities of the company.
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