Order from deputy commissioner

Summary: You have received a formal tax demand which can be challenged through the departmental appellate hierarchy (starting with the Commissioner (Appeals)) or by filing a Writ Petition in the High Court. Given the complexities of the recent Supreme Court judgment on mineral royalty, you should engage a tax professional immediately to evaluate whether to file an appeal, seek a stay on the demand, or contest the penalty and interest based on the merits of your specific agreement.