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Kingfisher Airlines renews IPL Umpire partnership
MUMBAI: Kingfisher Airlines will again be the Official Umpire Partner for the upcoming DLF Indian Premier League (IPL) 2011 season.
In making this announcement, the DLF IPL – now in its fourth year – unveiled a line-up of match referees and umpires, who will officiate seven weeks of matches, starting tomorrow 8 April. Among those who will be on duty during the compelling action ‘in the middle’ are Asad Rauf, Rudi Koertzen, Simon Taufel, Billy Doctrove and Aleem Dar while others such as Roshan Mahanama, Javagal Srinath and Andy Pycroft will be match referees. There is also a full slate of fourth umpires.
IPL Commissioner Chirayu Amin said, “We are happy with the continued partnership with Kingfisher Airlines for IPL 2011”.
Highlighting the vital role which match officials play in international cricket, Kingfisher Airlines chairman and MD Dr. Vijay Mallya, disclosed his company’s involvement in the tournament would be reflected by a number of prominent activations, including the Fly Kingfisher Fair Play Award.
This prize, which has been given annually since the DLF IPL’s inception, will again be presented to the team judged by the umpires to have played the game in the fairest spirit throughout the season. Umpires will be given criteria by which to judge teams. Reigning DLF IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, copped the Fly Kingfisher Fair Play Award last year and in 2008, with Kings XI Punjab winning in 2009.
“We are delighted to continue our partnership with the Indian Premier League as the Official Umpire Partner. As officiators of the game, umpires are not just an integral part of cricket, but also the universal symbol of order and fair play in the field.
“The Indian Premier League is an innovative concept and has carved out a distinct position for itself in the international cricket calendar. We have planned a range of exciting promotions taking place throughout the league that will allow our guests to experience the excitement that the Indian Premier League has to offer this season” noted Dr. Mallya.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
