NewsSandu Pharmaceuticals Receives GST Detention Order, Pays ₹31,699 Penalty; Proceedings DroppedSandu Pharmaceuticals Receives GST Detention Order, Pays ₹31,699 Penalty; Proceedings Dropped
Sandu Pharmaceuticals received a GST detention order from the Office of Assistant Commissioner, Jurisdiction Sector 3 (Mobile Squad-1) Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on 07/05/2026, citing a discrepancy between invoice quantity and physically verified quantity of goods. The company accepted the liability and paid a penalty of ₹31,699 on 06/05/2026. The GST authority subsequently dropped the proceedings, and the company has confirmed there is no major impact on its financial or operational activities.
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Sandu Pharmaceuticals has disclosed the receipt of a detention order from the Office of Assistant Commissioner, Jurisdiction Sector 3 (Mobile Squad-1) Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, under the provisions of Regulation 30 read with sub-para 20 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the Listing Regulations. The order, received on 07/05/2026, pertains to a discrepancy between the quantity of goods as per invoice and the quantity established during physical verification of the goods.
GST Detention Order: Key Details
The detention order was issued under Section 129(1) of the State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017/Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, as well as under Section 20 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The following table summarises the key details of the regulatory action:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority: | Office of Assistant Commissioner, Jurisdiction Sector 3 (Mobile Squad-1) Shamli, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nature of Order: | Order of Detention under Section 129(1) of SGST/UTGST Act, 2017 & CGST Act, 2017; Section 20 of IGST Act, 2017 |
| Date of Receipt: | 07/05/2026 |
| Reason: | Discrepancy in quantity as per invoice vs. quantity as per physical verification of goods |
| Penalty Paid: | ₹31,699 |
| Date of Penalty Payment: | 06/05/2026 |
| Status of Proceedings: | Dropped by GST authority |
Company Response and Financial Impact
Based on its own assessment, Sandu Pharmaceuticals accepted the liability and paid the penalty amounting to ₹31,699 on 06/05/2026. Following the payment, the GST authority dropped the proceedings against the company. The company has stated that there is no major impact on its financial, operational, or other activities as a result of this order.
The disclosure was made by Pratika Mhambray, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on behalf of Sandu Pharmaceuticals, and communicated to BSE Limited on 07/05/2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Sandu Pharmaceuticals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.24% | -6.62% | -6.34% | +4.30% | -21.62% | +2.39% |
Could this GST detention incident trigger increased scrutiny from tax authorities on Sandu Pharmaceuticals' future shipments, potentially disrupting its supply chain operations?
What systemic changes might Sandu Pharmaceuticals implement in its invoicing and inventory management processes to prevent similar quantity discrepancies in the future?
How might repeated GST compliance issues, even minor ones, affect Sandu Pharmaceuticals' GST compliance rating and its ability to claim input tax credits going forward?
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