Disclosure of Updates to Ongoing Tax Litigations or Disputes
The updates on tax litigations or disputes in terms of sub-para 8 of para B of Part A of Schedule III read with corresponding provisions of Annexure 18 of the Master Circular are given below: |
| Any Other Information for Disclosure of Updates to Ongoing Tax Litigations or Disputes | |
| Sr. No. | Name of the opposing party | Date of initiation of the litigation / dispute | Status of the litigation / dispute as per last disclosure | Current status of the litigation / dispute |
| 1 | Tata Communications Limited Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi – WP No. 2546/2014 – Delhi High Court | 22-04-2014 | The matter was last listed before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court on 08.05.2025. The reply of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi was taken on record after condoning the delay in filing the same. | The next date in the matter is 27.08.2025. |
| 2 | DLF Limited vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi – WP NO. 654/2015
Delhi High Court
| 19-01-2015 | This matter is tagged alongwith matter at S No. 1 i.e. WP No. 2546/2014 and a common order dated 08.05.2025 was also passed in this matter. | The next date in the matter is 27.08.2025. |
| 3 | SLP(C) No.-013010 – 2020 - Tata Communications Limited Vs. Union of India & Ors.
Civil Appeal No. 3401/2023
[Supreme Court]
| 02-03-2020 | TCL filed a writ petition before Delhi High Court challenging the acquisition of 10489.18 sq. mtrs of land situated at G.K-1 along Outer Ring Road, near Savitri Cinema, New Delhi belonging to TCL including the award dated 30 December 2013 for Rs. 188, 80,168/- as compensation for acquisition. This writ petition got dismissed vide judgment dated 25.11.2019.
The present SLP has been filed challenging the judgment dated 25.11.2019.
Application seeking impleadment on behalf of HPIL has been allowed by Supreme Court vide order dated 01.05.2023.
The hearing has been directed to be expedited; however, a next date is yet to be notified in the matter.
| The matter is pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Next date has not been notified by the registry of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. |
| 4 | TCL VS UOI – LAC NO. 14/2014
New Numbers: -
Tata Communications Ltd. v. Union of India, LAC 24 / 2016
[DISTRICT COURT , SAKET]
| 08-02-2014 | This is a Reference Petition filed by TCL for enhancement of compensation vide award dated 30 December 2013 for Rs. 188, 80,168/-.
This Petition was fixed for orders on 28.05.2025, however, no order was pronounced on 28.05.2025. On 29.05.2025, this matter was also adjourned to 08.07.2025 with the connected matter at S No. 5 below.
| The next date in the matter is 08.07.2025 for orders. |
| 5 | Union of India &Ors. v. Tata Communications Ltd., LAC 19 / 2016
[DISTRICT COURT, SAKET]
| 15-04-2014 | This petition has been filed by LAC alleging that TCL did not collect the sum awarded as compensation for the said acquired land.
This matter was listed on 28.05.2025 before the court of Shri Rahul Bhatia, Ld. ADJ, SE District, Saket Courts, Delhi at Item no.1. The counsel for TCL had moved an application under Order VI Rule 16 CPC and had sought direction from the Hon’ble Court to return and struck off the reply filed by UOI on the last date of hearing from the record of the court file, on the ground of it being defective and non-est.
The Hon’ble Court whilst allowing the said application was pleased to direct UOI’s counsel to file an appropriate written statement to the claim of HPIL & TCL, in consonance with the mandatory provisions of CPC and High Court Rules within one week of the order dated 28.05.2025. A liberty has been given to HPIL & UOI to file replication, if any before the next date of hearing. The next date of hearing in the matter is 08.07.2025.
| The next date in the matter is 08.07.2025 for further hearing. |
| 6 | SLP (C) 13478 of 2019 now converted to Civil Appeal 5090 of 2019 - TCL Vs. GNCTD & ORS.
[SUPREME COURT]
| 30-05-2019 | This petition has been filed by TCL being aggrieved by the Order dated 27.05.2019 passed by the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court in LPA No. 371 of 2019.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 11.06.2019 observed as under: -
“Prima facie, it appears that recourse has not been taken to the acquisition proceedings in accordance with law in respect of the land of the petitioner in question.
Status quo with regard to the land in question be maintained by the parties for a period of eight weeks from date or until further orders whichever is earlier.
The status quo granted by this Court will not stand in the way of demarcation in accordance with law upon notice to the appellant.
Liberty is also granted to apply for extension of status quo, upon notice to the respondents, if necessary.”
The next date in the matter is yet to be notified by the Supreme Court.
| The matter is pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Next date has not been notified by the registry of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. |
| 7 | SA NO. 935 of 2024 – Hemisphere Properties India Limited vs P Venkata Rao & Ors.-
[MADRAS HIGH COURT]
| 23-08-2024 | This Second Appeal has been filed by the Hemisphere Properties India Limited challenging the order dated 12.04.2024 passed in AS No. 70/2011. The said appeal was listed before the Hon’ble High Court of Madras on 07.01.2025 wherein vide order dated 07.01.2025, the Hon’ble Court was pleased to issued notice and was further pleased to stay the order dated 12.04.2024 passed in AS No. 70/2011.
Vide order dated 06.03.2025 fresh notice has been issued for service upon the Respondents on the correct address.
Thereafter, the captioned Second Appeal was to be listed on 03.06.2025. However, since there had been a change in the roster, the matter did not get listed and the matter was mentioned on 03.06.25 and 04.06.25 for listing. Thereafter the matter got listed on 09.06.2025.
On 09.06.2025, fresh directions were issued to serve the first Respondent on the new address and the matter was thereafter posted on 30.06.2025.
On 30.06.2025, the Hon’ble Court was informed that the service on new address of the first Respondent also came back unserved with a note 'adressee left without notice'. Thereafter, the Hon'ble Court had directed HPIL to attempt service upon R1 once again and listed the matter for 22.07.2025.
| The next date in the matter is 22.07.2025. |
| 8 | (i) State of Tamil Nadu Vs. TCL -
WA/3372/2023
(ii) State of Tamil Nadu Vs. TCL -
WA/3374/2023
[MADRAS HIGH COURT]
| 01-10-2018 | These two writ appeals have been filed by the State of Tamil Nadu against a common order dated 02.03.2017 passed by the Ld. Single Judge in WP 23739 of 2014 & WP 23740 of 2014.
These two appeals came up for final hearing on 30.06.2025. The Hon’ble Court after hearing the parties was pleased to dismiss the two appeals filed by the State of Tamil Nadu.
| The appeals were dismissed on 30.06.2025 and the order was received on 15.07.2025. |
| 9 | Kaushalya Mahadev Choudhary & Ors. Vs. TCL
Writ Petition No. 9163/2009
[Bombay High Court]
| 26-10-2009 | A PIL No. 109/2008 titled as Santosh Walke VS. TCL was filed challenging the acquisition proceedings of various Survey Nos. mentioned in Notification dated 10.08.1925.
In the said PIL, an interim order dated 20.01.2010 was passed restraining the authorities from carrying on any construction over the portions of land to which no compensation has been given to the land owners / tenants.TCL filed an SLP against the said order.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 15.11.2010 has limited the reliefs to compensation. The aforesaid PIL came to be disposed off vide order dated 20.02.2023 granting liberty to the petitioners to file separate writ petitions.
In so far as the present petition is concerned, the same has been filed inter-alia challenging the acquisition proceedings of 27 Acres 31 R at Survey No. 51, 33 Acres 37R Portkharaba 6.6 Aakar 26.40 paise at Survey No. 51, 15 Acres 7 R at Survey No. 52, 17 Acres 27R Portkharaba 2.20 R Aakar 12.60 paise at Survey No. 52, all at Village Kalas, Taluka Haveli, Distt. Pune.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 10 | Madhav Mhaske vs. UOI & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 612/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 27 acres 33 Gunthas out of Sr. No. 51 and 17 acres out of Sr. No. 52 situated at Village Kalas Dist. Pune.
This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 31.01.2025.
After impleadment of HPIL an amended WP has been received, to which HPIL will file a response.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 31.01.2025
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 11 | Santosh Keshav Waje vs. UOI & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 132/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 8 Acres 10 Gunthas out of Land from Survey No. 38 and 39 Village Kalas Distt. Pune. | This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 12 | Dattatraya Sadashiv Gavhane vs. Union of india & others
Writ petition no. 4332 of 2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 11 acres and 20 Gunthas at Village Bhosari, Pune, Sr. No. 238, 260 to 281. | This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 13 | Somnath Shinde vs. UOI & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 602/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of:
3 acres and 12 Gunthas in Survey No. 45, village Kalas, Dist Pune
3 acres and 19 Gunthas in Survey No. 48, village Kalas, Distt Pune
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 14 | Harihar Jaywant Walke vs. Union of India & Others
Writ Petition No. 4334 of 2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 35 Acres 13 Gunthas situated at Sr. 63, Village Dighi ,Distt. Pune. | This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 15 | Shantibai Tukaram Parande vs. UOI & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 11464/2015
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of:
13 Acres 16 Gunthas in Sr. No. / Gat. No. 62 / 1 / 2 Village Dighi, Distt. Pune
12 Acres 18 Gunthas in in Sr. No. / Gat No. 65/5/1 Village Dighi ,Distt. Pune.
After impleadment of HPIL an amended WP has been received, to which HPIL will file a response.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 16 | Krishna Dnyanoba Walke vs. Union of India & Others
Writ Petition No. 614 of 2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 35 Acres 13 Gunthas at Survey No. 63, Village Dighi ,Distt. Pune. | This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 17 | Mangala Ghule vs. UOI & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 4747/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 35.72 Hectors at Survey No. 133 + 136 to 141, Village Bokhpel, Distt. Pune. | This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 18 | Maruti Tapkir vs. UOI & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 4744/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of:
7 Acres 13 Gunthas from Sr. No. 58/3/2 Village Dighi, Distt. Pune
O Acres 12 Gunthas from Sr. No. 58/2/3 Village Dighi, Distt. Pune
3 Acres 30 Gunthas from Sr. No. 56/1/5 Village Dighi, Distt. Pune
8 Acres 5 Gunthas from Sr. No. 56/2 Village Dighi, Distt. Pune
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 19 | Ramdas Walke vs. UOI & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 4863/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 25 Acres 16 Gunthas in Survey No. 59/2/1, 59/3/1, 59/5/2, 60, 61/3/1, 65/3, 65/4/3, Village Dighi, Distt. Pune
After impleadment of HPIL an amended WP has been received, to which HPIL will file a response.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 20 | Parshuram Mhaske vs. UOI & Ors.
WP/4333/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 7 Acres 21 Gunthas from Survey No. 53 of Village Kalas, Distt. Pune.
After impleadment of HPIL an amended WP has been received, to which HPIL will file a response.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 21 | Pandit Laxman Walke vs. Union of India & Others
Writ Petition No. 4342 of 2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of: -
7 Acres Gunthas from Survey No. 58/2/2
3 Acres 3 Gunthas from Survey No. 55/1/2
2 Acres 0 Gunthas from Survey No. 55/1/4
All in Village DighiDistt. Pune.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 22 | Popat Dattatraya Kate vs. Union of India & Others
Writ Petition No. 4341 of 2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 17-10-2015 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of:
1 Acre 6 Gunthasat Survey No. 52/2/0
10 Acres 4 Gunthasat Survey No. 53/2/1
20 Acres 5 Gunthasat Survey No. 54/1/0
18 Acres 25 Gunthas at Survey No. 57/0/5
0 Acres 21 Gunthas at Survey No. 58/4/0
1 Acre 15 Gunthas at Survey No. 59/4/10
O Acre 8 Gunthasat Survey No. 59/6/6
8 Acres 1 Gunthasat Survey No. 65/2/0
All in Village DighiDistt. Pune
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 23 | Suresh Bhikaji Walke vs. Union of India & Others
Writ Petition No. 11346 OF 2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 21-07-2016 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 39 Gunthas out of 8 Acres situated at Survey Nos. 57/2, 57/3 and 59/4/3 at Village Dighi Distt. Pune. | This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 24 | Ashok Dhondiba Sakure VS. Union Of India & Others
Writ Petition No. 11339 OF 2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 21-07-2016 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 20 Gunthas out of 3 Acres situated on Survey No. 58/5/5 and 59/4/5 at Village Dighi District Pune.
After impleadment of HPIL an amended WP has been received, to which HPIL will file a response.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 25 | Shri Vitthal Dhondiba Walke v. Union of India & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 11347/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 21-07-2016 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of:
20 Gunthas out of Survey No. 41/1/1
30 Gunthas out of Survey No. 56/1/1
1 Guntha out of Survey No. 56/4/1
All at Village Dighi Distt. Pune
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 26 | Maruti Damu Kate vs. Union of India & Others
Writ petition No. 6647 of 2017
[Bombay High Court]
| 27-07-2016 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of:
26 Gunthas out of 6 Acres at Survey No. 54/2
20 Gunthas out of 5 Acres at Survey No. situated on Survey No. 54/2 and Survey No. 55/1
At Village DighiDistt. Pune.
After impleadment of HPIL an amended WP has been received, to which HPIL will file a response.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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| 27 | Shri Eknath Bhiku Walke v. Union of India & Ors.
Writ Petition No. 11348/2016
[Bombay High Court]
| 21-07-2016 | This petition has been filed challenging acquisition of 20 Gunthas out of 3 Acres situated on Survey No. 58/5/5 and 59/4/5 at Village Dighi District Pune.
After impleadment of HPIL an amended WP has been received, to which HPIL will file a response.
| This matter is pending before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and was last listed on 02.04.2025.
The next date in the matter is 04.08.2025.
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