Balmer Lawrie challenges GST penalty order via Writ Petition in Karnataka High Court.
Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited has filed a Writ Petition on October 5, 2026, challenging a GST penalty order from August 17, 2026. The petition concerns alleged discrepancies in GST filings for FY 2020-21, including tax, interest, and penalty demands.
Litigation and penalties can have a financial impact on the company, including potential tax liabilities, interest, and legal costs. The specific amount is not yet finalized, placing the impact at a medium level.
The company is challenging a penalty order through a legal process. While this indicates a dispute, the outcome is uncertain, and the company is taking steps to address it. The sentiment is neutral as it represents an ongoing legal matter.
Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited has filed a Writ Petition before the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka on 5th October 2026, challenging an appellate order in Form GST APL-04 dated 17th August 2026. This order was passed under the CGST/KGST Act, 2017, for the Financial Year 2020-21.
The company is contesting a demand for tax, interest, and penalty. The penalty arises from alleged short declaration of outward supplies in GSTR-3B compared to GSTR-1 (including export transactions) and alleged excess availment of Input Tax Credit concerning Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) transactions. These proceedings were initiated under Sections 73 and 50 of the CGST/KGST Act, 2017.
This update is in furtherance to the company's earlier intimation dated 18th August 2026 regarding the imposition of the penalty.
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