Lemon Tree Hotels receives ₹1.28 crore tax, interest, and penalty demand from CGST Authority
The demand of over ₹1.28 crore (including tax and penalties) is notable, but the company has stated no material financial impact beyond this amount and plans to appeal, which could potentially mitigate the final financial burden.
The company has received a significant demand for tax, interest, and penalties totaling over ₹1.28 crore, indicating a financial liability.
* Lemon Tree Hotels Limited received an order from the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Central Goods & Service Tax, Delhi South Commissionerate on July 31, 2025. * The order raises a demand for a total tax of ₹64,41,819 along with interest under Section 75 of the Finance Act, 1994. * A penalty amounting to ₹64,41,819 and an additional penalty of ₹10,000 have also been imposed. * The demand pertains to the period from July 2012 to June 2017, related to short payment of Service Tax on the abated value of service charge collected from customers. * The company stated there is no material impact on financial operations except for the specified amount. * Lemon Tree Hotels is in the process of filing an appeal against the order.
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