Balmer Lawrie Files Writ Petition Against GST Penalty Order
Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited filed a Writ Petition on October 5, 2026, at the Karnataka High Court. The petition challenges a GST appellate order dated August 17, 2026, for FY 2020-21, which imposed a penalty on alleged tax and interest demands related to outward supplies and input tax credit.
Litigation and penalties can have a financial impact on the company, but the exact impact is yet to be determined. The challenge in the High Court suggests a potentially significant issue.
The company is challenging a penalty order by filing a writ petition. While this indicates a dispute, the outcome is uncertain, making the sentiment neutral.
Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited has filed a Writ Petition before the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka, challenging an appellate order in Form GST APL-04 dated 17th August 2026. This order, passed under the CGST/KGST Act, 2017 for the Financial Year 2020-21, pertains to a demand of tax, interest, and penalty.
The dispute arises from alleged short declaration of outward supplies in GSTR-3B versus GSTR-1, including export transactions, and alleged excess availment of Input Tax Credit related to Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) transactions. The proceedings were initiated under Sections 73 and 50 of the CGST/KGST Act, 2017.
The company's petition was filed through the Quick E-Filing System on 5th October 2026. The respondent in this case is the Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Appeals). This update is in furtherance to the company's earlier intimation dated 18th August 2026 regarding the imposition of a penalty.
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