Advance Agrolife Ltd has received a Show Cause-cum-Demand notice from the Rajasthan GST Department for FY 2022-23. The authorities allege a tax shortfall of Rs 3.23 crore, including interest and penalties, linked to discrepancies between e-way bill data and filed returns. The company stated it is currently preparing a formal response and does not anticipate a material financial impact.
Advance Agrolife Receives Rs 3.23 Crore GST Demand Notice
Tax Demand: Rs 1.84 crore | Total Aggregate Claim: Rs 3.23 crore
Reader Takeaway: Tax authorities flagged e-way bill discrepancies; the company claims no material impact while preparing its defense.
What just happened
Advance Agrolife Ltd disclosed receiving a Show Cause-cum-Demand notice from the Deputy Commissioner, Circle Bagru-Dudu, Jaipur-V, Rajasthan. The notice, dated September 30, 2026, relates to GST compliance for the 2022-23 financial year. Authorities highlighted differences between the company’s e-way bill data and its official GST return filings.
Financial Implications
The GST department has proposed a total demand of approximately Rs 3.23 crore. This amount is broken down into a primary tax demand of Rs 1.84 crore, interest charges of Rs 1.20 crore, and a penalty of Rs 18.53 lakh.
What changes now
The company is currently in the process of drafting a formal reply to the tax department to contest or clarify the alleged discrepancies. Management has publicly stated that they do not expect this notice to result in a material impact on the company's financial health or operations.
What to track next
Investors should monitor future exchange filings for updates on the resolution of this notice, specifically whether the tax authorities accept the company's submission or if further legal proceedings or adjustments are required.