Nature of the Event
This is a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para B of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. It intimates the receipt of a favorable judicial order in a service tax litigation matter.
Key Quantitative Figures
The Hon'ble Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad has set aside a tax demand of ₹22.85 Crores that was confirmed against the company. The order also sets aside the applicable interest and an equivalent penalty that were part of the original demand.
Dates of Action
The favorable order from CESTAT, Allahabad was issued on August 10, 2026. The company received and intimated the stock exchanges of this development on August 11, 2026. The original demand was created by Order-in-Original No. 04/Commissioner/ST/Noida/2017-18 dated July 27, 2017.
Parties or Entities Involved
- Appellant/Company: HCL Infosystems Limited
- Respondent/Regulatory Authority: Office of the Commissioner, Central Goods & Services Tax Commissionerate, Noida
- Adjudicating Authority: Hon'ble Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad
Purpose or Stated Rationale
The appeal was filed by the company to challenge the tax demand order dated July 27, 2017. The issue involved the taxability of Service Tax on multiple services.
Financial or Operational Impact
The setting aside of the demand for ₹22.85 Crores, along with applicable interest and equivalent penalty, is a favourable outcome for the company, resulting in the dismissal of this contingent liability.
Forward-Looking Commentary
The disclosure explicitly states that the Department (Central Goods & Services Tax Commissionerate, Noida) retains the right to appeal against this CESTAT order before an appropriate higher forum, as permissible under law.
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