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In a significant relief for Paytm-owned First Games, the Supreme Court of India has stayed proceedings related to a Rs 5712 crore GST notice issued by the DGGI, New Delhi. The development was revealed in a regulatory filing by One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm and its gaming arm, First Games. The show cause notice (SCN), issued in April 2025, prompted the gaming platform to move the apex court, seeking legal protection against the massive tax demand. "We hereby inform you tha
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FAQ :
The Supreme Court of India has stayed proceedings related to a Rs 5,712 crore GST notice issued to Paytm's First Games.
The GST notice issued to First Games was for Rs 5,712 crore.
The show cause notice was issued in April 2025.
First Games challenged the notice due to the classification and taxation of real money gaming platforms under the GST framework, which is a legal grey area.
No, the company stated that the matter is industry-wide and under active judicial consideration, with similar petitions pending before the Supreme Court.
The interim stay offers temporary relief to First Games, allowing it time to navigate the complex regulatory environment while the case is being considered.
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