Abril Paper Tech Ltd. Receives Communication for Personal Hearing Regarding GST Notice
Abril Paper Tech Ltd., formerly Abril International, announced it received a communication regarding a personal hearing from the Central GST and Central Excise Commissionerate, Surat. The hearing relates to Show Cause Notice no. DGGI/SZU/36-155/2025-26, dated February 3, 2026.The company received the intimation on April 2, 2026, at 7:08 p.m. The notice concerns allegations of short payment of Goods and Services Tax (GST) due to the application of lower tax rates. The notice, issued under Sections 74(1) and 74A(1) of the CGST Act, 2017, and Section 20 of the IGST Act, 2017, also alleges that short-paid GST, along with applicable interest and penalty, is liable for recovery.
According to the company’s assessment, the demand is not maintainable, and Abril Paper Tech Ltd. plans to submit a reply within the stipulated timeframe. The company does not anticipate a material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities.
Details of the Communication
The following table summarizes the details of the communication received:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Central GST and Central Excise Commissionerate, Surat |
| Nature of Action | Communication email of personal hearing for Show Cause Notice no. DGGI/SZU/36-155/2025-26 dated February 3, 2026 |
| Date of Receipt | April 2, 2026, at 7:08 p.m. |
| Details of Violation | Allegations of short payment due to lower tax rates applied; GST short payment/non-payment along with interest and applicable penalty liable to be recovered. |
| Impact | The company does not foresee a material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities. |
Vipul Karshanbhai Dobariya, Chairman and Managing Director, disclosed the information.
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