Gillanders Arbuthnot Submits Revised Disclosure for ₹1.24 Cr IT Demand Notice
Gillanders Arbuthnot and Company Limited filed a revised disclosure regarding its ₹1.24 crore income tax demand notice for assessment year 2017-18, following BSE's request for additional compliance details. The company acknowledged an inadvertent delay in the initial disclosure timeline while maintaining that the litigative demand will be contested and is not expected to result in material financial outflow.
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Gillanders Arbuthnot and Company Limited has submitted a revised disclosure regarding the income tax demand notice of ₹1,24,85,560 for assessment year 2017-18, following BSE's request for additional details. The company filed the revised disclosure on 2nd April, 2026, incorporating requisite compliance details as per SEBI Master Circular dated 11th November, 2024.
Original Tax Demand Details
The income tax demand notice was originally received on 27th March, 2026 (after working hours), issued by the Assessment Unit of the Income Tax Department under section 156 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The company had initially disclosed this development on 30th March, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Demand Amount: | ₹1,24,85,560 |
| Assessment Year: | 2017-18 |
| Notice Date: | 27th March, 2026 |
| Legal Section: | Section 156 of Income Tax Act, 1961 |
| Issuing Authority: | Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department |
| BSE Scrip Code: | 532716 |
Compliance and Disclosure Timeline
BSE Limited sought additional details regarding the corporate announcement submitted on 30th March, 2026, prompting the company to file a comprehensive revised disclosure. The revised submission includes all requisite details as mandated under applicable regulations, demonstrating the company's commitment to regulatory compliance.
Financial Impact and Company's Position
The company maintains that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities, except for the aforementioned amount which may become payable if the company's submissions are not accepted. The financial exposure of ₹1,24,85,560 represents liability as determined by the Income Tax Department.
Gillanders Arbuthnot emphasized that the demand specified in the notice is litigative and will be contested before the relevant authority within the stipulated timeline. The company considers the demand not tenable and does not expect any material financial outflow on this account.
Reason for Delay and Future Compliance
In the revised disclosure, the company acknowledged that it "inadvertently overlooked disclosing the Notice within the prescribed timeline." However, the company assured stakeholders of its commitment to preventing such unintended delays in the future and maintaining full compliance with applicable laws.
The disclosure was signed by Neha Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited as part of regulatory obligations.
Historical Stock Returns for Gillanders Arbuthnot
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.51% | +1.82% | -3.03% | -26.07% | -12.84% | +107.98% |
What potential precedent could this case set for other companies facing similar income tax disputes from the 2017-18 assessment year?
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