Vodafone's GST Penalty: Rs 73 Crore Demand Hit Vodafone Idea Hard
Significant GST Demand on Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea has been hit with an adverse GST demand, amounting to over Rs 73 crore, as revealed in a regulatory filing dated September 2. This includes tax dues alongside hefty penalties and interest fees.
Details of the Demand
This telecom giant has encountered nine separate orders from various GST offices, primarily centered on allegations of tax short payments and the improper claiming of input tax credits (ITC).
- Max penalty from Kolkata GST office: Rs 33.44 crore.
- Noida GST office imposed a penalty of Rs 26.90 crore.
- Patna GST office's penalty: Rs 10.94 crore.
- Additional penalties from Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Himachal Pradesh offices.
Vodafone has firmly stated its disagreement with these orders, indicating plans for appropriate rectification or reversal actions.
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