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Tata Sons has challenged a ₹1,500 crore tax demand on its $1.27 billion settlement with NTT Docomo in 2017. The settlement was reached over a now-defunct telecom joint venture between the two companies. The GST department claims that Tata Sons is liable to pay tax on the settlement amount because it was a loan given to Tata Teleservices, the subsidiary that was involved in the joint venture. However, Tata Sons argues that the settlement was not a loan, but rather a payment of damages.
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Tata Sons is challenging a ₹1,500 crore tax demand from the GST department related to its 2017 settlement with NTT Docomo.
The GST department claims Tata Sons owes tax on the settlement amount, viewing it as a loan provided to Tata Teleservices, the subsidiary involved in the joint venture.
Tata Sons argues that the settlement was not a loan but a payment of damages related to the defunct telecom joint venture.
The case is currently being heard by the Bombay High Court.
A hearing is scheduled for September 2023.
Tata Sons' challenge could have implications for other companies that have settled disputes with creditors by paying a lump sum amount.
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