Akzo Nobel India has received a notice from the Deputy State Tax Officer, Vellore, regarding alleged discrepancies in transport documents during a physical verification conducted by the GST Department. The notice, issued on December 22, 2025, mentions a potential penalty of ₹5,19,840. The company is currently reviewing the notice and preparing a response within the stipulated timeframe.
GST Notice Received
Akzo Nobel India has received a notice concerning alleged irregularities discovered during the physical verification of transport documents by the GST Department.
Details of the Notice
The notice was issued by the Deputy State Tax Officer, Vellore, Roving Squad, Tamil Nadu GST Department, and received on December 22, 2025, at 11:00 am. It alleges a defect in the transport documents. The notice was issued under Section 68 of the CGST Act/Rules, 2017.
Potential Financial Impact
The notice mentions a penalty amounting to ₹5,19,840. This represents the total potential liability as per the received communication.
Company’s Response
Akzo Nobel India is currently assessing the notice and preparing a response to be submitted within the specified timeframe. The company views this as an open matter subject to further submissions and review by the relevant authorities.
Source: BSE
