InterGlobe Aviation, operating as IndiGo, has received an order from the Assistant Commissioner, State Tax, imposing a penalty of INR 19,65,736. The penalty alleges deficiency in documents during the transportation of goods. The company disputes the findings, stating that all prescribed documents were available and that the order is erroneous. IndiGo intends to contest the order before the appropriate appellate authority.
GST Authority Imposes Penalty on IndiGo
InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of IndiGo, has been served an order by the Assistant Commissioner, State Tax, Mobile Squad Unit-5, Noida, dated 18 August 2026. The order imposes a penalty of INR 19,65,736 against the company. This action stems from an alleged deficiency in documents accompanying the transportation of goods.
Company’s Stance and Next Steps
The airline maintains that the necessary and appropriate documents were in place during the transportation of goods and believes the order passed is erroneous. Consequently, InterGlobe Aviation Limited has stated its intention to contest this order. The company plans to take appropriate legal remedies and will challenge the order before the relevant appellate authority.
Financial Implications
At this stage, the company anticipates no significant impact on its financials, operations, or other activities due to this order. However, the outcome of the appeal process will determine any ultimate financial liability.
Source: BSE
