The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) Mumbai Zone has issued substantial GST notices to online gaming firms Dream11 and Play Games 24/7. Dream11 faces a demand of Rs 28,000 crore, while Play Games 24/7 has been asked for Rs 21,000 crore. This action stems from a protracted tax dispute concerning the classification of online fantasy sports gaming activities.
In a startling development, the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) Mumbai Zone has reportedly issued a hefty notice amounting to a staggering Rs 28,000 crore to the prominent online gaming company, Dream11. Alongside this, DGGI Mumbai has also set its sights on Play Games 24X7, demanding a substantial sum of Rs 21,000 crore. These actions have unfolded against the backdrop of a tumultuous tax dispute between the state and central tax authorities and Dream11, one of
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FAQ :
The DGGI Mumbai Zone has issued notices totalling Rs 49,000 crore, with Dream11 receiving Rs 28,000 crore and Play Games 24/7 receiving Rs 21,000 crore.
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) Mumbai Zone issued the notices.
The dispute primarily concerns the alleged misclassification of Dream11's online fantasy sports gaming activities.
The Maharashtra State GST Audit authorities initially sought Rs 18,000 crore from Dream11, with their audit commencing in December 2020.
Yes, Dream11 submitted GST DRC 01 documents for the financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19 on September 12, 2023.