JSW Dulux Limited has reported the successful closure of a significant pending litigation matter concerning the Madhya Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department. The Company received an order on March 16, 2026, which nullified the original demand notice. This development resolves a dispute related to the period spanning April 2019 to March 2020, confirming that the final demand amount assessed against the company is Nil.
Update on Regulatory Compliance and Litigation
JSW Dulux Limited (formerly Akzo Nobel India Limited) has provided an update regarding pending litigation, in compliance with regulatory requirements. This announcement pertains to a Show Cause Notice previously received from the Madhya Pradesh GST Department, which was initially disclosed on September 25, 2025.
Details of the GST Dispute
The original matter stemmed from a notice dated September 24, 2025, which concerned the issuance of multiple E-Way Bills for the same invoice during the period from April 2019 to March 2020. The initial demand included a total of Rs. 21,03,822/-, covering tax, applicable interest, and penalty under Section 74 of the CGST/SGST Act, 2017.
The Company promptly submitted its detailed response, including all supporting documentation, within the stipulated timeframe.
Final Resolution and Outcome
The Assistant Commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Division – 1, Gwalior, reviewed the submitted documentation. The Company received the final order, dated March 9, 2026, on March 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Critically, the order confirmed that the demand amount assessed against the Company is Nil.
As a direct consequence of this ruling, the original Demand Notice issued by the department has been annulled. This signifies a complete resolution of the specific litigation matter without any financial liability or impact on the entity’s financial position.
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