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Delhi HC allows Samsonite to deposit GST profiteered sum in six EMIs

Decision taken in view of Covid-19; experts feel this will form a precedent, paving way for more such petitions from companies

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The National Anti-profiteering Authority had imposed a fine of Rs 25.74 crore on Samsonite India

2 min read Last Updated : Jul 21 2020 | 5:46 PM IST

In a first, the Delhi High Court has allowed Samsonite India, a company engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling travel bags, to deposit the goods and services tax (GST) profiteered amount in a staggered manner in view of the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Experts feel that this will form a precedent, paving the way for more such petitions from companies.

The Court has allowed Samsonite to pay the principle profiteered amount if Rs 21.81 crore in six equated monthly installments the consumer welfare funds of Centre and states.

"...the Court keeping in view the Covid-19 pandemic situation, directs the petitioner to

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