Azad Engineering fined ₹11.49 Lakhs for GST violations
Azad Engineering Limited has been penalized ₹11.49 Lakhs by GST authorities for availing blocked Input Tax Credit and non-payment of GST on other income for FY19-20 and FY20-21. The company does not expect a material impact and is considering an appeal.
The company explicitly stated that it does not envisage any material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities, and is evaluating appeal options.
The company has been fined by GST authorities, which is a negative development.
Azad Engineering Limited has received orders from the Joint Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Central Tax and GST, levying an aggregate penalty of ₹10,38,280 and ₹1,10,582 under the CGST/SGST Act, 2017 and corresponding provisions of the IGST Act, 2017. These penalties relate to the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
The violations are attributed to the availment of blocked Input Tax Credit (ITC) under Section 17(5) and non-payment of GST on other income.
The company stated that it does not anticipate any material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities. Azad Engineering is currently evaluating all options, including filing an appeal against the order, and expects a favorable outcome at a higher forum.
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