Jindal Steel has received a GST Demand Order from the Additional Commissioner, GST South Commissionerate, Delhi, pertaining to alleged excess availment of GST Input Tax Credit for FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23. The company disputes the demand and will file an appeal. Jindal Steel does not anticipate a material impact on its financials or operations due to this order.
GST Demand Details
Jindal Steel has been issued a GST Demand Order following a GST audit conducted for the financial years 2018-19 to 2022-23. The order, received from the Additional Commissioner, GST South Commissionerate, Delhi, alleges excess availment of GST Input Tax Credit in the state of Delhi.
Company’s Response
The company does not accept the demand raised and plans to file an appeal before the concerned Appellate Authority. The company will also make a pre-deposit to stay the demand. Further, Jindal Steel has observed certain arithmetical errors in the Demand Order and is in the process of filing a rectification request with the issuing authority.
Financial Impact Assessment
Jindal Steel anticipates that this GST demand will not have a significant impact on its financials, operations, or other activities.
Amount Under Dispute
The GST demand amounts to ₹3,40,19,671/-, along with applicable interest. A penalty of ₹3,17,53,114/- has also been imposed.
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