Food delivery platform Swiggy has received a tax demand order of Rs. 7.59 crore for the April 2021 to March 2022 period.
The demand is related to the violation of provisions pertaining to the deduction of Profession Tax from employees' salaries under the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings & Employments Act, 1975.
Swiggy stated that it will challenge the order and believes it has strong arguments to protect its interests.
The company believes that the order will have no significant impact on its financials and operations.