SC takes centre stage in online gaming tax saga, likely to hear pleas challenging 28% GST in July
The Supreme Court on Friday revealed plans to examine a series of appeals in July 2024, challenging tax notices that demand online gaming firms pay a hefty 28 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the total value of bets.
Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, leading the bench, disclosed this during a session where Baazi Networks Private Limited, the parent company of Baazi Games, contested the notices served to them.
Representatives for the gaming firms argued that while the government assured no immediate action, some orders might still be issued. Additional Solicitor General Venkatraman, representing the GST department, urged the lawyers to communicate to resolve the matter.
The Chief Justice hinted that the court would address the plea post the summer break and advised Charanya Lakshmikumara, representing several gaming companies, to arrange a meeting via email in July 2024 to fix hearing dates.
