The Hon’ble Gujarat High Court has quashed a show cause notice (SCN) against Siemens, originally issued by the Joint Commissioner, Central GST & Excise, Vadodara I Commissionerate. The SCN proposed levying GST of ₹34,83,00,000. The court’s decision came on November 21, 2025, and the order was received on November 26, 2025.
Favorable Court Ruling
Siemens has received a favorable decision from the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court regarding a show cause notice (SCN) that was previously issued to the company. This legal action resolves a significant dispute concerning Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Details of the Dispute
The initial show cause notice (SCN) was issued by the Joint Commissioner, Central GST & Excise, Vadodara I Commissionerate. The notice proposed a GST levy amounting to ₹34,83,00,000, in addition to applicable interest and potential penalties under Section 74 of the Central Goods & Service Tax Act, 2017. The dispute centered around the transfer and assignment of the Company’s leasehold interest in property located in Halol, Gujarat.
Court’s Decision
Siemens filed a Writ Petition challenging the aforementioned SCN before the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court. Citing precedents in similar cases, the Hon’ble High Court has quashed the SCN via an order issued on November 21, 2025. The company received official confirmation of this order on November 26, 2025.
Source: BSE
