Income tax penalty orders upheld; company to appeal
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Chambal Fertilisers received two orders from Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) on July 13, 2026, upholding penalties of Rs 58.28 lakh and Rs 1.35 crore under section 270A of the Income Tax Act for disallowance of Education Cess. The company says these will not impact operations materially beyond the penalty amounts. It plans to challenge both orders at the appropriate authority, citing a strong case on merits.
Minor financial hit, total penalty about Rs 1.93 crore. Company will appeal, no material operational effect expected.