Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has received an Order-in-Original from the Commissioner of Central Excise & Central Tax, Mangaluru, demanding a sum of ₹10,96,99,437 as the basic amount related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) input tax credit (ITC) issues. Additionally, a penalty of ₹12,79,10,256 has been imposed, along with applicable interest.
The communication, dated 30 March 2026, was issued following a Show Cause Notice (SCN) raised by the GST Department on various issues concerning the availment of GST ITC for the financial years 2019-20 to 2023-24. The order demands payment for some of the issues identified in the SCN.
Despite the substantial figures involved, MRPL has stated that the financial implications of this order are not expected to be significant, given the size and scale of the company’s operations. The company is currently reviewing the order and plans to file an appeal against it within the prescribed timeline, as it believes the Order-in-Original is not justified and unsustainable in law.
MRPL has not identified any specific aberrations or non-compliances in the communication from the authority. The company has reiterated its intent to challenge the order and pursue legal recourse.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).