Pokarna Limited Receives Demand Notice from Andhra Pradesh Mines Dept.
Pokarna Limited received a demand notice from the Andhra Pradesh Department of Mines and Geology for ₹33.40 crore. The notice alleges misuse of permits and unlawful granite excavation. The company believes the demand is not maintainable and is filing an appeal, expecting no immediate financial or operational impact.
While the company states there is no immediate impact, the demand is substantial and the outcome of the appeal could affect financials and operations.
The company has received a significant demand notice from a regulatory authority, which could potentially lead to financial penalties if the appeal is unsuccessful.
Pokarna Limited has received a notice from the Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The notice, dated 15th May 2026, alleges misuse of dispatch permits and unlawful excavation/transportation of color granite under the APMMC Rules, 1966.
The District Mines & Geology Officer, Tirupati, has raised a demand aggregating to ₹33,39,58,289. This amount comprises Normal Seigniorage fee of ₹4,66,56,900, Penalty of ₹27,96,03,000, DMF of ₹58,32,113, Merit of ₹9,33,138, and IT @2% of ₹9,33,138.
However, the company believes the demand is not maintainable, based on the advice of its legal advisors. Pokarna Limited is in the process of preferring an appeal against the said notice and therefore, anticipates no immediate impact on its financials, operations, or other activities.
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