Sula Vineyards' GST Appeal Rejected; ₹8.11 Crore Demand Stands
Sula Vineyards' appeal against a GST demand has been rejected by the Commissioner (Appeals). The original demand of ₹4.01 crore (tax) and ₹4.09 crore (penalty), totaling ₹8.11 crore, has been upheld. The company plans to appeal further to the GST Appellate Tribunal.
The confirmed demand and penalty amount to ₹8.11 crore, which is a material financial impact for the company, necessitating further legal action.
The Commissioner (Appeals) has rejected the company's appeal, upholding a significant GST demand and penalty. While the company intends to appeal further, the immediate outcome is negative.
Sula Vineyards Limited has received an Order-in-Appeal dated 29th May, 2026, from the Commissioner (Appeals), CGST & Central Excise, Nashik. This order rejects the company's appeal against a previous Order-in-Original dated 23rd December, 2024, thereby upholding the GST demand.
The original order had confirmed a demand of ₹4,01,79,882 (excluding interest and penalty) and a penalty of ₹4,09,90,408, totaling ₹8,11,70,290. The alleged violations pertain to the imposition of additional tax liability on restaurant services (at 18% instead of the paid 5%) and on corporate guarantees. The company had initially received a Show Cause Cum Demand Notice on 25th July, 2024, followed by the Order-in-Original on 28th December, 2024.
Sula Vineyards Limited has stated that it does not agree with this levy and intends to file a further appeal before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). The company expects a favorable outcome at the higher forum.
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