Prism Johnson GST demand of ₹22.70 crore set aside by appeals commissioner
- Commissioner (Appeals) sets aside entire ₹22.70 crore GST demand against Prism Johnson
- Order includes removal of ₹11.35 crore penalty imposed by Jabalpur authorities
- Company received order on September 7, 2026, disposing of appeals filed since 2023
- Resolution results in nil financial impact and no adverse operational consequences
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The Commissioner (Appeals) CGST, Excise & Service Tax, Bhopal, has set aside a ₹22.70 crore Goods and Service Tax demand raised against Prism Johnson and its employees. The order, dated September 3, 2026, disposes of the appeals filed by the company in their entirety.
The demand originally included a penalty of ₹11.35 crore imposed by the Addl. Commissioner CGST & Central Excise, Jabalpur. The company had initially disclosed this litigation on August 14, 2023, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Litigation Outcome
The appeals were filed against an order confirming the tax demand listed as Sr. No. 9 in Annexure 1 of the initial disclosure. The Commissioner (Appeals) received the company's appeals and subsequently issued the order setting aside both the tax demand and the associated penalties.
The company received the official order via email on September 7, 2026. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Clause 8 of Para B of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.
Financial Implications
The resolution of this litigation carries no adverse financial or operational impact for Prism Johnson. The total quantum of claims is now nil, as the entire demand including penalties has been vacated.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total GST Demand Set Aside | ₹22.70 crore |
| Penalty Component | ₹11.35 crore |
| Remaining Liability | Nil |
Shailesh Dholakia, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure letter addressed to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. and BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Prism Johnson
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.98% | +0.93% | +3.10% | -10.65% | -24.73% | 0.0% |
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