Shree Cement GST appeal dismissed, reinstating demand
Shree Cement disclosed that the Additional Commissioner (Appeals), SGST, Patna dismissed its appeal against a demand order, reinstating a total tax demand of Rs. 38.49 crore along with interest and penalty due to technical reasons. The company, which received the orders on June 23, 2026, stated that the authority did not consider the facts submitted and intends to file an appeal before the GST Appellate Tribunal under Section 112 of the Bihar GST Act, 2017.

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Shree Cement disclosed that the Additional Commissioner (Appeals), SGST, Patna has dismissed its appeal against a demand order passed by the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Patna. The dismissal was due to technical reasons, which has resulted in the reinstatement of the tax demand including interest and penalty. The company received the orders on June 23, 2026, and stated that the authority did not consider the facts and averments submitted. Consequently, Shree Cement intends to file an appeal before the GST Appellate Tribunal under Section 112 of the Bihar GST Act, 2017.
The authority identified violations related to valuation as well as excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed. Two separate orders were issued, both dated June 23, 2026, reinstating significant demands. The company asserts that there is no major financial impact resulting from these orders.
Breakdown of Demands
The following table details the financial implications of the reinstated demands as per the disclosure:
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details - 1 | Details - 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Name of the Authority | Additional Commissioner (Appeals), SGST, Patna | Additional Commissioner (Appeals), SGST, Patna |
| 2. | Tax Demand | Rs. 23,55,71,668 | Rs. 14,93,09,708 |
| 3. | Interest | Rs. 15,19,43,725 | Rs. 9,18,25,472 |
| 4. | Penalty | Rs. 2,35,57,166 | Rs. 1,49,30,971 |
The first order reinstates a tax demand of Rs. 23,55,71,668 along with interest of Rs. 15,19,43,725 and a penalty of Rs. 2,35,57,166. The second order involves a tax demand of Rs. 14,93,09,708, with interest of Rs. 9,18,25,472 and a penalty of Rs. 1,49,30,971. Shree Cement remains committed to pursuing the matter before the Appellate Tribunal based on the merits of the case.
Historical Stock Returns for Shree Cement
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.29% | +3.06% | +3.83% | -1.57% | -9.72% | -10.24% |
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