SpiceJet Faces ₹124 Crore GST Demand Amid Filing Irregularities
GST dept issues tax demand of ₹124 cr to Spicejet, slaps showcause notice

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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) department has issued a tax demand of ₹124.65 crore to SpiceJet for failing to file GST returns over several months. The airline faces potential cancellation of its GST registration if compliance is not achieved promptly.
- 01SpiceJet has been issued a tax demand of ₹124.65 crore due to non-filing of GST returns.
- 02The demand includes ₹44.44 crore for November and ₹43.79 crore for December, among other amounts.
- 03A show-cause notice was issued on May 25, 2026, regarding the cancellation of SpiceJet's GST registration.
- 04The airline has been irregular in filing GST returns, leading to a provisional assessment under Section 62 of the CGST and SGST Act, 2017.
- 05GST officials warned of further actions if SpiceJet does not comply with its obligations.
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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) department has levied a tax demand of ₹124.65 crore against SpiceJet due to the airline's failure to file GST returns for several months. The demand arises from consistent irregularities in filing, with specific amounts assessed for each month: ₹44.44 crore for November, ₹43.79 crore for December, ₹12.19 crore for January, ₹12.10 crore for February, and ₹12.12 crore for March. In conjunction with this demand, the GST department has issued a show-cause notice on May 25, 2026, threatening to cancel SpiceJet's GST registration if the airline does not rectify its filing issues. Despite the severity of the situation, SpiceJet officials have not been reachable for comment. The GST department has emphasized that if SpiceJet fails to file its pending returns and comply with statutory obligations, it will face further actions as per GST regulations. This situation highlights ongoing challenges for the airline, which has been struggling financially in recent times.
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The tax demand could significantly affect SpiceJet's financial stability and operations, potentially leading to further regulatory scrutiny.
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