Great Eastern Shipping Subsidiary Receives 8 Tax Review Notices
Greatship (India) Limited, a subsidiary of The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited, received 8 tax review notices under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002. The notices relate to charter hire revenue treatment for FYs 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, and April-June 2017. The company will submit objections.
The notices concern potential tax liabilities, interest, and penalties for a subsidiary over multiple financial years. Although the exact financial impact is undetermined and may not be material, tax-related disputes can lead to significant financial and operational consequences if they escalate.
The company has received tax review notices, which are part of a regulatory process. While potential interest and penalties are mentioned, the financial implications are not yet computed and may not exceed materiality thresholds. The company plans to contest the notices, indicating a neutral outlook at this stage.
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GESC) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Greatship (India) Limited (GIL), has received eight review notices under Section 25 of the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002. These notices were received on September 28, 2026, from the Joint Commissioner of State Tax, Nodal – 04, Mumbai.
The review pertains to orders passed by the Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax (Appeals), Mumbai, concerning the treatment of charter hire of vessels/rigs under the MVAT Act, 2002, exemptions under the CST Act, and the correct taxation rates for charter-hire revenue. The financial years under review are 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, and April 2017-June 2017.
The Joint Commissioner proposes to pass review orders and may charge consequential interest and impose penalties as provided under the CST Act and MVAT Act. The potential tax liability for GIL has not yet been computed and may or may not exceed the materiality threshold. GIL will attend the matter and submit its written objections in due course.
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