SC to hear online gaming companies’ plea seeking stay on GST demands

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear petitions by online gaming companies seeking a stay on GST demands and related proceedings. The apex court will hear the gaming companies’ plea on Friday.

Gaming companies on Tuesday approached the court seeking urgent hearing to prevent adverse actions by the GST department such as tax recoveries, bank account freezing and issuance of summons while awaiting a resolution.