Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Ltd Receives GST Demand Order from Office of the Superintendent, Central GST Range-XXII, Jaipur

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Ltd, a prominent hospitality company, has received an Order from the Office of the Superintendent, Central GST Range-XXII, Jaipur. The Order confirms a GST demand of INR 13,17,995 along with interest and penalty. The demand is in relation to alleged violation of requiring endorsement from a specified officer of the SEZ to evidence receipt of services by the SEZ unit for its authorized operations. The company has stated that there is no material impact on its financial, operational, or other activities. TPRPL, a material subsidiary of the company, is currently evaluating appropriate legal remedies available under the applicable laws, including filing an appeal against the said order.