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Tax & Penalty25 Sept 2026, 08:10 pm

HCL Infosystems fined ₹80.22 Lakhs in CGST Appeals Order

AI Summary

HCL Infosystems Limited has received an Order-in-Appeal from the Additional Commissioner, CGST (Appeals), Noida, dated September 15, 2026. This order partially allows a departmental appeal, imposing a penalty of ₹80.22 Lakhs on the company under Section 74(1) of the CGST Act, 2017. This penalty is related to the disallowance of CENVAT Credit availed for various Cesses in the pre-GST regime. An earlier Order-in-Original had confirmed a tax demand of ₹80.22 Lakhs but dropped interest and penalty. The company is currently evaluating the order and considering available legal remedies.

Key Highlights

  • HCL Infosystems faces ₹80.22 Lakhs penalty from CGST Appeals.
  • Penalty relates to disallowed CENVAT credit from pre-GST regime.
  • Company is reviewing the order and legal recourse options.
  • The tax demand of ₹80.22 Lakhs from the original order remains.