Akzo Nobel India has received an order from the Bihar GST Department following a show cause notice. The notice, issued on September 10, 2025, pertained to a disallowance of input tax credit for the period of April 2021 to March 2022. The initial demand of ₹23,03,936 has been revised to ₹2,29,984. The company is currently responding to the order.
GST Order Received
Akzo Nobel India has received an order from the Bihar GST Department, following a show cause notice related to input tax credit disallowance. The original show cause notice was received on September 10, 2025.
Background of the Order
The show cause notice concerned the period from April 2021 to March 2022. The initial notice contained a demand of ₹23,03,936, which included:
- Tax: ₹13,15,750
- Interest: ₹8,01,418
- Penalty: ₹1,86,768
Revised Demand
After reviewing the company’s response, the Deputy Commissioner of State, Patna, Bihar GST Department issued an order dated December 26, 2025, received by the company on December 28, 2025. The revised demand now totals ₹2,29,984, comprising:
- Tax: ₹1,20,846
- Interest: ₹79,138
- Penalty: ₹30,000
Next Steps
Akzo Nobel India is currently in the process of responding to the order within the specified timeframe by submitting further information to the relevant authorities.
Source: BSE
