Vodafone Idea Hit with Rs 27.3 Crore GST Penalty for FY20 Credit Re-availment



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Vodafone Idea has been issued a penalty of Rs 27.3 crore by the Commercial Tax Office in Chennai South, Tamil Nadu. This penalty is related to the re-availment of Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit that was previously reversed in FY20. The company has stated that it disagrees with the order and intends to pursue legal action, with the full financial impact including tax demand, interest, and penalty.

Vodafone Idea has been hit with a significant penalty order from the Commercial Tax Office in Chennai South, Tamil Nadu. The order confirms a penalty of Rs 27.3 crore, along with the demand and interest as applicable, under Section 74 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. This penalty
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FAQ :

Vodafone Idea has been fined Rs 27.3 crore.

The penalty is for the re-availment of credit that was reversed earlier in FY20.

The penalty order was issued by the Commercial Tax Office in Chennai South, Tamil Nadu.

Vodafone Idea disagrees with the order and plans to pursue appropriate legal actions.

The company stated that the maximum financial impact would be the combined amount of the tax demand, interest, and penalty levied.

No, Vodafone Idea has faced previous GST penalties, including a Rs 13 crore penalty in Chandigarh and is contesting a Rs 10.7 crore penalty order.




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