Shree Cement appeal dismissed; tax demand of ₹9.88 lakh upheld
- Joint Commissioner of Appeals, Hyderabad dismissed Shree Cement's appeal against a GST demand
- Authority upheld tax demand of ₹9.88 lakh and penalty of ₹1.17 lakh related to ITC availment
- A separate demand of ₹37,083 and penalty of ₹641 were dropped by the authority
- Company states the order has no major financial impact and will approach GST Appellate Tribunal
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Shree Cement lost an appeal regarding a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand at the Joint Commissioner of Appeals in Hyderabad. The authority dismissed the challenge against an earlier order passed by the Superintendent, Central Tax, Punjagutta.
The appellate order dated October 6, 2026, reinstated a tax demand of ₹9.88 lakh along with a penalty of ₹1.17 lakh. This demand relates to allegations of wrong availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC). While the authority dropped a smaller separate demand of ₹37,083 and its associated penalty, the primary dispute remains unresolved.
Order details
The breakdown of the orders passed by the Joint Commissioner of Appeals highlights the partial relief and the confirmed liabilities.
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tax demand upheld | ₹9.88 lakh |
| Penalty upheld | ₹1.17 lakh |
| Tax demand dropped | ₹37,083 |
| Penalty dropped | ₹641 |
The company stated that the order has no major financial impact on its operations. It noted that the adjudicating authority did not consider the facts and averments submitted during the proceedings.
Next steps
Shree Cement intends to file an appeal before the GST Appellate Tribunal within the prescribed time under Section 112 of the Telangana GST Act, 2017. The company aims to contest the order based on its merits.
Historical Stock Returns for Shree Cement
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.94% | -0.55% | -8.70% | -8.08% | -25.65% | -22.52% |
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