Umang Dairies Ltd., one of the major dairy players, has been served a tax demand order for ₹63.6 million. The order under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act emphasizes reported discrepancies in tax payment and input tax credit claims. The move supplements the company's current legal wrangling with tax authorities.
Key Points
Tax Demand Details
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The ₹63.6 million demand comprises unpaid tax, interest, and penalties.
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The order was passed by the Joint Commissioner, Corporate Circle, State Tax, Moradabad.
Background of the Case:
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The case involves short payment of tax and withholding of input tax credit for certain financial years.
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Earlier appeals made by the company against such tax demands were dismissed by higher appellate authorities earlier this year.
Company's Response:
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Umang Dairies intends to challenge the recent tax notice through relevant legal avenues within prescribed timeframes.
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The firm has said that it does not anticipate any material effect on its financial or operational activities as a result of this order.
Broader Context:
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Umang Dairies has been involved in several tax disputes over the past few years, reflecting continued monitoring of its GST compliance.
In spite of these difficulties, the company maintains its activities in milk processing and producing value-added dairy products under different brands.
Sources: Reuters, Marketscreener, Stock Insights AI