Key Quantitative Figures
The GST Department has raised a tax demand of ₹1,35,68,692 (₹1.36 crore) for the financial years 2020-21 to 2023-24.
Dates of Action
The show cause notice (DRC 01) was received on July 24, 2026, at 18:23 hrs (IST). The company intimation was made to the exchanges on July 25, 2026.
Parties Involved
The notice was issued by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Central Goods and Service Tax, Kurukshetra, Haryana. The disclosure was signed by Amruta Nihar Avasare, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Everest Industries Limited.
Reasons for Notice
The show cause notice cites three major concerns:
- Wrong availment of ineligible Input Tax Credit (ITC)
- Ineligible ITC availed in respect of hotel and accommodation expenses
- Short-payment of GST under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) on freight services and security services
Financial Impact Assessment
The company states there is "no material impact on financial, operation or other activities of the Company." The company believes it maintains "strong legal and factual grounds" and will defend its case before the relevant authorities. The company does not consider it likely that this potential demand will materialize as a claim against the company and result in liability.
Current Status
The company is in the process of preparing a response to the show cause notice and will take all necessary actions to present and defend its case.
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