Hitachi Energy India Limited has received an order from the Commissioner of Customs, Bengaluru City Customs, alleging non-compliance with Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962. The order includes a duty demand of INR 3,15,40,918, a redemption fine of INR 3,00,00,000, and a penalty of INR 3,15,40,918, along with applicable interest. The company intends to contest this order before the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal.
Details of Customs Order
Hitachi Energy India Limited has received an order from the Commissioner of Customs, Bengaluru City Customs Commissionerate, related to alleged non-compliance. The order, dated December 12, 2025, demands:
Duty of INR 3,15,40,918.
Interest (amount not quantified).
Redemption fine of INR 3,00,00,000.
Penalty of INR 3,15,40,918 along with interest (amount not quantified).
Basis of the Order
The order follows a premise-based audit conducted in May 2024 and a subsequent show cause notice issued in December 2024. The Commissionerate alleges non-compliance with Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962, related to filing Bills of Entry and declaring all particulars truthfully.
Company’s Response
Hitachi Energy intends to contest the order, including the duty demand, redemption fine, and penalty. The company will appeal to the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal within the stipulated timeline. The official receipt date of the order was December 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM IST.
Source: BSE
