IndiGo Seeks ₹900 Crore Customs Refund

IndiGo, the parent company of IndiGo, has filed a petition with the India — Delhi High Court seeking a refund of over ₹900 crore in customs duty. The airline argues that the levy of customs duty on re-imported aircraft engines and parts after overseas repairs is unconstitutional, amounting to double taxation since Goods and Services Tax (India) was already paid on the repair services. IndiGo claims it paid the duty 'under protest' across more than 4,000 bills of entry. The India — Delhi High Court is hearing the matter, though Justice Shail Jain recused herself due to a conflict of interest. The issue of re-imported aircraft parts being treated as services under GST is also pending before the India — Supreme Court of India. Additionally, IndiGo recently received a tax penalty notice of ₹58.75 crore from the Additional Commissioner of CGST, Delhi South Commissionerate, which it intends to challenge.