United Spirits has received a ₹1.13 crore tax notice from the Kerala Government, related to Goods and Services Tax (GST)

United Spirits, a major Indian spirits manufacturer, has received a notice from the Kerala government proposing a fine of ₹1.13 crore (approximately $155,000 USD) for alleged non-compliance with Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations. The notice is related to the company’s alleged failure to deposit the applicable GST on its sales across various states, including Kerala, between April 2017 and March 2019. United Spirits has been directed to rectify the discrepancies and pay the specified fine within a stipulated timeframe. The notice also requires the company to provide detailed information and documentation to support its GST returns. If United Spirits fails to comply with the notice, it may face penalties, including interest, penalties, and even a complaint to a quasi-judicial authority for the purposes of recovering the tax. The fine is limited to the period from April 2017 to March 2019, and the company has a window of 15 days to respond to the notice.