Abril Paper Tech Ltd Receives Hearing Communication from Appellate Authority for Appeal Proceedings
Abril Paper Tech Ltd received a hearing communication on August 5, 2026, from the Office of the Appellate Authority, Gujarat, Division 8, with the hearing scheduled for August 12, 2026. The matter concerns a demand of Rs. 9,85,640/- raised under Section 130 against the erstwhile firm Abril International on November 17, 2021, which was deducted from the cash ledger without prior notice. An appeal was filed on December 15, 2021, and the company has stated the matter will have no material impact on its financial or operational activities.

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Abril Paper Tech Ltd has disclosed, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, that it has received a communication of hearing from the Office of the Appellate Authority, Gujarat, Division 8, Gujarat. The intimation was received by the company on August 5, 2026, at 1.46 p.m. The hearing has been fixed for August 12, 2026, in connection with appeal proceedings under reference no. ZD2408260171987 for application reference no. AD241221005148Q dated December 15, 2021.
Background of the Matter
The case pertains to the erstwhile partnership firm Abril International, which has since been converted into Abril Paper Tech Limited. A Demand Order under Section 130 was passed on the allegation that no e-way bill was produced when a vehicle was intercepted. Subsequently, on November 17, 2021, without any show-cause notice or opportunity of being heard, a demand of Rs. 9,85,640/- was raised and automatically deducted from the company's cash ledger without its consent or knowledge on the same day — prior to its due date of November 24, 2021. An appeal was filed on December 15, 2021, by the erstwhile firm Abril International.
Regulatory Disclosure Details
The following key details have been disclosed as required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority: | Office of the Appellate Authority, Gujarat, Division 8, Gujarat |
| Nature of Action: | Communication of hearing fixed on August 12, 2026, for appeal proceedings |
| Reference No.: | ZD2408260171987 |
| Application Reference No.: | AD241221005148Q dated December 15, 2021 |
| Date of Receipt: | August 5, 2026, by email at 1.46 p.m. |
| Alleged Violation: | No e-way bill produced when vehicle intercepted; demand of Rs. 9,85,640/- raised and deducted on November 17, 2021 |
| Appeal Filed On: | December 15, 2021, by erstwhile firm Abril International |
| Financial Impact: | No material impact on financial, operational, or other activities |
Company's Assessment of Impact
Abril Paper Tech has stated that this matter shall not have any material impact on the financial, operational, or other activities of the company. The disclosure was made on behalf of the Board of Directors and signed by Vipul Karshanbhai Dobariya, Chairman and Managing Director (DIN: 10394570), from Jolva, on August 5, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Abril Paper Tech
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.31% | -6.79% | -13.66% | -11.60% | -33.82% | -33.82% |
How might the outcome of the August 12 hearing influence investor sentiment regarding Abril Paper Tech's regulatory compliance history?
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