New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- IndiGo has been slapped with a penalty of over Rs.13 lakh in connection with Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments. The low-budget carrier reportedly does not agree with the ruling and will contest the order through appropriate legal channels.

The Office of the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Excise and Taxation Department, Punjab has imposed the penalty of Rs.13,28,255 for the financial year 2021-22, news agency PTI reported.

IndiGo operates the largest domestic network in India and continues to expand its International footprint.

"The department has raised GST demand along with penalty. The company believes that the order passed by the authorities is erroneous," the airline was quoted as saying by PTI.

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