Bayer CropScience has been directed to pay a penalty of Rs. 0.16 million by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The penalty relates to issues with E-way bill documentation identified during the Financial Year 2025-26. The company is currently reviewing the order and evaluating its options to formally appeal the decision.
Details of the Regulatory Order
Bayer CropScience has received an official order from the tax authorities in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The order imposes a monetary penalty totaling Rs. 0.16 million. The communication regarding this matter was formally received by the company on April 03, 2026.
Basis for the Penalty
The penalty is specifically tied to administrative discrepancies concerning E-way bill documentation for the Financial Year 2025-26. E-way bills are mandatory documents required for the movement of goods in India, and the order highlights a failure to comply with established documentation standards during the specified period.
Next Steps for the Company
While the penalty has been imposed, the company has indicated that the order is currently appealable. Bayer CropScience is conducting a thorough assessment of the legal and factual grounds of the order and intends to determine the appropriate strategy to exercise its right to appeal against the decision in the coming days.
Source: BSE
