DCM Limited Concludes Punjab VAT Litigation Settlement for ₹1.14 Crore
DCM Limited has settled pending Punjab VAT litigation for ₹1.14 Crore. The settlement covers input tax credit disputes for FY 2010-11 to 2013-14. Total dues, including interest and penalty, were ₹812 Lakhs. The company paid ₹1.14 Crore under the OTSS scheme, concluding litigation and associated liabilities.
The settlement amount is significant and resolves ongoing litigation, which can have a medium-term impact on the company's financial health and operational clarity.
The settlement of litigation and associated liabilities is a positive development for the company, reducing contingent risks and potential financial exposure.
DCM Limited has announced the full and final settlement of pending litigation before the Punjab VAT Tribunal, Chandigarh, under the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTSS) notified by the Government of Punjab, Department of Excise and Taxation on September 30, 2025.
The company had previously intimated its decision to settle the litigation on November 12, 2025. Following the scheme's guidelines, DCM Limited has paid the requisite OTS amounts within the prescribed timelines.
The settlement pertains to input tax credit (ITC) of entry tax paid on High-Speed HSD for the financial years 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14. Under the OTSS, the company is required to pay 50% of the outstanding basic duty, with a full waiver of penalties and interest.
The total tax dues, including interest and penalty, aggregated to approximately ₹812 Lakhs as of December 31, 2025. DCM Limited has paid ₹113.89 Lakhs (approximately ₹1.14 Crore) towards the settlement, which includes prior payments of ₹99 Lakhs made during the appeal filing. The remaining balance of about ₹19.23 Lakhs has now been paid.
This settlement concludes the pending litigation, thereby eliminating associated contingent liabilities and future interest exposures. The company received the final settlement order on December 30, 2025.
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