GST Show Cause Notice of Rs.16,40,07,641 received for FY 2022-23

The company received a GST Show Cause Notice dated 28th September 2026 from the State Tax Officer, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), for FY 2022-23.

Tue 29 Sep 2026

Notice Date

28th September 2026

Proposed Demand Amount

Rs.16,40,07,641

Tax Authority

State Tax Officer, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

Assessment Period

FY 2022-23

Alleged Issues

E-Way Bill vs GSTR-1 mismatches, GSTR-9C vs GSTR-1 turnover reconciliation, short reversal of input tax credit and ineligible input tax…

What happened

The company informed the exchanges that it has received a Show Cause Notice dated 28th September 2026 from the State Tax Officer Ghatak 21 (Ahmedabad) Range 6 Division 2, Gujarat, relating to GST matters for FY 2022-23.

Amount involved

• Proposed tax, interest and penalty demand aggregating to Rs.16,40,07,641.

What is alleged

• Discrepancies between the value of supplies disclosed in E-Way Bills and the corresponding disclosures in GSTR-1.
• Issues in reconciling turnover reported in GSTR-9C with turnover considered in GSTR-1 and the gross turnover reported.
• Short reversal of input tax credit.
• Availment of certain input tax credits alleged to be ineligible under applicable GST laws.

Company's response

The company, in consultation with its consultant and tax advisors, is examining the notice and will submit a reply within the prescribed time period. It has stated that it does not envisage any adverse impact on its financials, operations or other activities arising from this Show Cause Notice.

How to read this

A Show Cause Notice is a demand proposed by the tax authority at a preliminary stage, not a final order. The company can contest it, and the outcome will depend on the authority's adjudication after the reply is shared.

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