Vodafone Idea has received orders under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The company disagrees with the orders and intends to take appropriate actions for rectification or reversal. One order relates to additional license fees and spectrum usage charges for FY 2018-2019. Another concerns alleged short payment of tax and excess claim of ITC from FY 2018-2019 to FY 2022-2023.
GST Order Challenges
Vodafone Idea has received orders under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, prompting the company to pursue rectification or reversal actions. The details include penalties and demands related to various fiscal periods.
Key Order Details
One order, dated December 24, 2025, confirms a penalty of ₹79,56,43,907 along with applicable demand and interest. This order relates to additional license fees and spectrum usage charges for the fiscal year 2018-2019.
ITC and Tax Order
Another order received on December 24, 2025, concerns an alleged short payment of tax and excess claim of Input Tax Credit (ITC) during fiscal years 2018-2019 to 2022-2023. The potential financial impact involves the tax demand, interest, and levied penalty. Vodafone Idea contests the order and will pursue suitable legal actions.
Source: BSE