Blue Dart Subsidiary Receives GST Show Cause Notice for ₹27.1 Cr

Blue Dart Aviation Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Dart Express Ltd, has received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) from the Joint Commissioner, Central GST, Chennai South Commissionerate. The notice, dated September 30, 2026, pertains to the scrutiny of GST returns for Financial Years 2022-23 and 2023-24. The SCN proposes a recovery of tax amounting to ₹27,09,70,969/-, comprising ₹21,72,60,034/- for FY 2022-23 and ₹5,37,10,935/- for FY 2023-24, along with applicable interest and penalty. The alleged violations include short payment of tax, excess availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on imports, reconciliation differences, and contravention of Section 16(2) of the CGST Act. The subsidiary is examining the notice and will furnish its response.