Zuari Agro Chemicals Disputes ₹296.46 Crore Water/Sewerage Charge Demand
Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited received a demand notice for ₹296.46 crore towards water/sewerage charges. The company disputes the demand and will pursue legal recourse. The notice was received on April 28, 2026, and is dated April 21, 2026.
The amount of the demand notice is substantial and could impact the company's financials if the dispute is not resolved favorably. However, the company's intention to contest it mitigates immediate financial impact.
The company has received a significant demand notice for ₹296.46 crore, which it disputes and intends to contest legally. This introduces financial uncertainty and potential legal costs.
Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited has received a Demand Notice dated 21st April, 2026, from the Office of the Executive Engineer WD IV DDW Fatorda, Goa, demanding payment of ₹296,45,99,341/- towards arrears of water/sewerage charges. The notice requires payment within 15 days of receipt.
The company, which received the notice on 28th April, 2026, stated that it complies with all applicable laws and has not delayed or defaulted on any payments. Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited strongly disputes the demand and intends to take appropriate legal recourse to contest the matter.
The total quantum of the claim is ₹296,45,99,341/-. The company has indicated that it will contest this demand through legal channels.
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