Personal hearing on 22 October 2026 fixed in GST show cause notice matter
Personal hearing fixed on 22 October 2026 in a GST show cause notice against Abril Paper Tech.
By ScoutQuest · · 2 min read
- Personal Hearing Date
- 22 October 2026
- Show Cause Notice Reference
- DGGI/SZU/36-155/2025-26 dated 03.02.2026
- Allegation
- short payment of GST because lower tax rates were applied
GST show cause notice matter moves to the hearing stage
Abril Paper Tech Ltd has informed the exchanges that it has received a communication from the Central GST and Central Excise Commissionerate, Surat, fixing a personal hearing in a pending show cause notice matter. The company had earlier made disclosures on this matter dated 23/01/2026, 04/02/2026 and 03/04/2026.
What the update states
- A personal hearing has been fixed for 22 October 2026 before the Superintendent, Adjudication (ADC Power), CGST & CE, Surat.
- The communication was received by the company by email on 16 October 2026 at 11:54 a.m.
- It relates to show cause notice no. DGGI/SZU/36-155/2025-26 dated 03.02.2026.
What the notice alleges
- Form GST DRC-1 and a demand cum show cause notice issued for short payment.
- The allegation is short payment of GST because lower tax rates were applied.
- The GST alleged to be short paid or not paid, along with interest and applicable penalty, appears liable to be recovered.
How the company has responded
- The company states that, based on its own assessment, the demand is not maintainable.
- It states that it has submitted its reply within the prescribed time limit.
- It states that it does not envisage any relevant impact on the financials, operations or other activities of the company.
What this means for a retail investor
A show cause notice sets out the tax authority's allegation and gives the company a chance to respond. The company has responded, and the matter is now at the personal hearing stage before the adjudicating authority. The company's stated position is that it expects no material impact.
The key takeaway: this is a disclosure about the progress of an ongoing GST proceeding, and the company has given its own view on the outcome. The update does not quantify any demand amount.
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