IRCON International Limited litigation stay granted by Supreme Court
Supreme Court has stayed the operation of Patna High Court's judgment regarding VAT demands of approximately ₹78.64 crore against Ircon International Limited. The stay is in effect pending disposal of the company's Special Leave Petitions. The dispute relates to the Ganga Bridge Project for FY 2010-11 to FY 2016-17.
The litigation involves a significant amount of approximately ₹78.64 crore. While the stay provides relief, the ultimate outcome of the Special Leave Petitions will determine the final financial impact on the company.
The Supreme Court granting a stay on the VAT demand is a positive development for the company as it provides temporary relief and prevents immediate financial outflow related to the disputed amount.
Ircon International Limited (IRCON) has received a significant update regarding its ongoing litigation with the VAT department. The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, through an order dated 16th March 2026, has issued a notice to the VAT department and granted a stay on the operation of a common judgment delivered by the Hon'ble Patna High Court on 25th February 2026. This stay is in effect pending the disposal of Special Leave Petitions filed by IRCON.
The dispute pertains to VAT demands for six financial years, specifically FY 2010-11 to FY 2016-17 (excluding FY 2011-12), related to the Ganga Bridge Project executed by IRCON. The Hon'ble Patna High Court's earlier judgment had upheld these VAT demands, leading to demand notices from State Tax authorities for approximately ₹78.64 crore, covering tax and interest for the relevant years.
IRCON had filed Special Leave Petitions (Civil) No(s). 10008-10010 of 2026 before the Hon'ble Supreme Court against this judgment. The recent order from the Supreme Court effectively stays the demand for all disputed years until the final disposal of the petitions.
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