Blue Dart Aviation Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Dart Express, has received a Show Cause Cum Demand Notice (SCN) from the Office of the Commissioner of GST and Central Excise on September 15, 2025. The notice pertains to alleged tax dues for the period from April 2021 to March 2023.
GST Demand Notice Details
Blue Dart Aviation Limited (BDAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Dart Express, has received a Show Cause Cum Demand Notice (SCN) regarding alleged tax dues. The notice was received on September 15, 2025, from the Office of the Commissioner of GST and Central Excise.
Period and Allegations
The SCN alleges demand and recovery of tax dues under Section 73(1) of the CGST Act, 2017/TNGST Act, 2017, for the period covering April 2021 to March 2023. BDAL is required to respond to the Additional/Joint Commissioner of GST & Central Excise within 30 days of receiving the notice.
Specific Issues Raised
The notice identifies several issues, including:
- GST paid under the wrong head (IGST instead of CGST & SGST) amounting to Rs.365,58,01,534.
- Potentially ineligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed on invoices issued by other locations totaling Rs. 54,55,87,027.
- ITC/CENVAT credit involved in materials subsequently written off, amounting to Rs.64,98,000.
Company’s Response
Blue Dart is currently evaluating the matter and will submit its reply within the prescribed timeframe. At this stage, the company does not anticipate any significant impact on its financials, operations, or other activities.
Source: BSE