Ennore Coal Terminal Private Limited (ECTPL), a subsidiary of JSW Infrastructure Ltd, has recently received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) dated 26th September 2025 from the Joint Commissioner, Office of The Commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Audit - II Commissionerate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The notice alleges contraventions of the GST laws for the period April 2019 to March 2024 and demands GST of Rs. 96.58 crore along with applicable interest and penalty.
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The SCN has been issued under Section 74(1) of the CGST/TNGST Act, 2017, read with Section 20 of the IGST Act, 2017.
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The notice requires ECTPL to show cause within 30 days why the said GST amount and associated charges should not be demanded.
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Despite the substantial demand, JSW Infrastructure Ltd has stated that there is no material financial, operational, or other impact on the company.
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The company asserts it has strong legal and factual grounds to contest the SCN and is fully prepared for any future proceedings arising from this matter.
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The matter currently stands as a dispute pending resolution with GST authorities in Chennai.
This development reflects ongoing vigilance by GST authorities on compliance matters for significant infrastructure companies. JSW Infrastructure Ltd’s approach emphasizes confidence in their legal position while transparently informing stakeholders as required under Listing Regulations and SEBI Master Circular provisions.
Source: Legal and regulatory announcement dated September 29, 2025, JSW Infrastructure Ltd. and GST Authorities