LIC Receives GST Demand Order of ₹190 Crore for FY19-21
LIC received a GST demand order for ₹95.24 crore in GST and ₹95.24 crore in penalty for FY19-21, totaling ₹190.48 crore. The demand is due to excess ITC claimed and short tax paid. The order is appealable, and LIC states no material financial impact.
The company explicitly stated that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities, and the demand is appealable, suggesting a low immediate impact.
The announcement details a GST demand order, which is a negative event. However, the company has stated that the order is appealable and there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities, mitigating the negative sentiment.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has received a communication and demand order from the Commissioner Appeals CGST & Central Excise, Allahabad, concerning Goods & Service Tax (GST), interest, and penalty for the financial years 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21.
The demand includes GST amounting to ₹95,23,84,119/-, applicable interest, and a penalty of ₹95,23,84,119/-. The alleged violations are excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) claimed and short tax paid.
LIC has stated that this order is appealable before the GST Appellate Tribunal. The company also noted that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities due to this demand.
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