Birlanu Ltd

The Company was contesting a GST demand of INR 71.60 crore (FY 17-18 to FY 22-23 up to Aug’22) before theHon’ble Madras High Court in the HSN classification code case. Another demand of INR 4.70 crore, (FY 22-23 Sep-Mar) on the same issue was at adjudication stage. Subsequent to CBIC clarification (during Feb’25), classifying AAC Blocks with >50% of Fly Ash content under HSN Code of 6815 attracts 12% of Rate of GST supported Company’s position. Pursuant to CBIC clarification, the Company obtained a favourable order from the Hon’ble Madras High Court permitting refund of amount paid under protest along with amount paid as pre-deposit for admission of appeals. Company applied for refund of INR 4.94 crore, along with interest of INR 86.53 lakh and has received the entire refund in two tranches, INR 2.59 crore, (with interest of INR 43.58 lakh) was received in September’25 and the balance amount of INR 2.35 crore, (with interest of INR 42.95 lakh) was received in October’25. Further, pursuant to the judgment of the Madras High Court, the Company has received revised assessment orders from the GST Authorities, Chennai for the period 2017–18 to 2022–23 (up to August 2022), resulting in a nil demand. Accordingly, the earlier demand of ₹71.60 crore stands reduced to nil. The Company is in process of co-ordinating with the GST Dept., for obtaining Final Asst. Order for the balance period of FY 2022-23 (from September’22 to March’23).

The Company was contesting a GST demand of INR 71.60 crore (FY 17-18 to FY 22-23 up to Aug'22) before the Hon'ble Madras High Court in the HSN classification code case. Another demand of INR 4.70 crore, (FY 22-23 Sep-Mar) on the same issue was at adjudication stage. Subsequent to CBIC clarification (during Feb'25), classifying AAC Blocks with >50% of Fly Ash content under HSN Code of 6815 attracts 12% of Rate of GST supported Company's position. Pursuant to CBIC clarification, the Company obtained a favourable order from the Hon'ble Madras High Court permitting refund of amount paid under protest along with amount paid as pre-deposit for admission of appeals. Company applied for refund of INR 4.94 crore, along with interest of INR 86.53 lakh and has received the entire refund in two tranches, INR 2.59 crore, (with interest of INR 43.58 lakh) was received in September'25 and the balance amount of INR 2.35 crore, (with interest of INR 42.95 lakh) was received in October'25. Company is in process of coordinating with the GST Dept., for obtaining Final Asst. Order for the balance period of FY 2022-23 (from September'22 to March'23).

The Company received an order from the Office of the Joint Commissioner of State Tax, Patna Special Circle under Section 73(9) of the BGST/CGST Act 2017, read with Section 20 of the IGST Act 2017 with a demand of Rs.685.93 lakhs. This order pertains to disallowance of claim of Input Tax Credit and suppression of purchase turnover arrived on assumption basis and levied tax liability at 18% on above issues specific to the state of Bihar for the financial year 2019-20. The tax liability is calculated by enhancing the taxable turnover and disallowance of claim of GST Credit for the said year. Following the receipt of the assessment order, the Company filed an appeal before Addl. Commissioner (Appeals), Patna on 15.11.2024 by depositing Rs. 36.78 lakh and attended hearings held in this regard. The Company further submitted additional grounds along with relevant supporting information to strengthen its contention. Pursuant to the said appeal, the Company received the Appellate order on May 21, 2025 wherein the appellate authority partially reduced the tax demand but rejected the Company's position and confirmed the suppression of purchase turnover (which was arrived at on the assumption basis) along with other disallowances. Vide said order dated May 21, 2025, the demand was reduced to Rs. 672.56 lakh (Tax: Rs. 360.62 lakh plus Rs. 275.87 lakh interest and Rs. 36.06 lakh penalty) from Rs. 698.93 Lakh (Tax: Rs. 367.79 lakh plus Rs. 281.36 lakh interest and Rs. 36.78 lakh penalty). Aggrieved by the Appellate order dated May 21, 2025, the Company has decided to challenge the said Appeal Order before GST Appellate Tribunal. During the quarter, the Company has deposited an additional 10% of the tax amount as required for admission of the second-stage appeal before the GSTAT, Bihar. The appeal is to be filed on or before June 30, 2026, and the Company is in the process of filing the same.

The Company received an order from the Office of the Joint Commissioner of State Tax, Patna Special Circle under Section 73(9) of the BGST/CGST Act 2017, read with Section 20 of the IGST Act 2017 with a demand of Rs.685.93 lakhs. This order pertains to disallowance of claim of Input Tax Credit and suppression of purchase turnover arrived on assumption basis and levied tax liability at 18% on above issues specific to the state of Bihar for the financial year 2019-20. The tax liability is calculated by enhancing the taxable turnover and disallowance of claim of GST Credit for the said year. Following the receipt of the assessment order, the Company filed an appeal before Addl. Commissioner (Appeals), Patna on 15.11.2024 by depositing Rs. 36.78 lakh and attended hearings held in this regard. The Company further submitted additional grounds along with relevant supporting information to strengthen its contention. Pursuant to the said appeal, the Company received the Appellate order on May 21, 2025 wherein the appellate authority partially reduced the tax demand but rejected the Company's position and confirmed the suppression of purchase turnover (which was arrived at on the assumption basis) along with other disallowances. Vide said order dated May 21, 2025, the demand has been reduced to Rs. 672.56 lakh (Tax: Rs. 360.62 lakh plus Rs. 275.87 lakh interest and Rs. 36.06 lakh penalty) from Rs. 698.93 Lakh (Tax: Rs. 367.79 lakh plus Rs. 281.36 lakh interest and Rs. 36.78 lakh penalty). Aggrieved by the Appellate order dated on May 21, 2025, the Company has decided to challenge the said Appeal Order before GST Appellate Tribunal (which is under formation) by making payment of additional 10%-20% of tax portion to obtain Stay till the filing of 2nd stage of appeal. There is no update in the matter in Q3FY26.

The Check-post Authority, during vehicle inspection, levied penalty alleging that the transporter carried taxable goods without a valid e-way bill in respect of the Company’s material in transit.