Vodafone Idea Limited Receives Order Under Central Goods and Services Tax Act
Vodafone Idea Limited announced on March 25, 2026, that it received an order under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner Jurisdiction: Ernakulam Division, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.The order, dated March 25, 2026, confirms a penalty of ₹34,97,279, along with applicable demand and interest. The action was taken under Section 74 of the Integrated/Central/State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The allegation relates to Input Tax Credit claimed from suppliers who have not filed GSTR-3B for the financial years 2019-20 to 2023-24.
Vodafone Idea Limited stated that the maximum financial impact is to the extent of the tax demand, interest, and penalty levied, and that the company does not agree with the order and intends to take appropriate legal action.
| Sr. No | Particular | Information/Remark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of Authority | Office of the Assistant Commissioner Jurisdiction : Ernakulam Division, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| 2 | Nature and details of the action(s) taken, initiated or order(s) passed | Order passed under Section 74 of Integrated/Central/State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 confirming penalty of Rs. 34,97,279/- along with the demand and interest as applicable. |
| 3 | Date of receipt of direction or order, including any ad-interim or interim orders, or any other communication from the authority | 25 March 2026 |
| 4 | Details of the violation(s)/ contravention(s) committed or alleged to be committed | Allegation of Input Tax Credit claimed from suppliers who have not filed GSTR-3B for the financial year 2019-20 to financial year 2023-24. |
| 5 | Impact on financial, operation or other activities of the listed entity, quantifiable in monetary terms to the extent possible | The maximum financial impact is to the extent of tax demand, interest and penalty levied. The Company does not agree with the Order and will take appropriate legal action(s) against the same. |
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