# I-T Dept Challenges Tax Relief for Dr Lal PathLabs

> Income Tax Department appeals Rs 32.66-cr tax relief granted to Dr Lal PathLabs.
- Title: I-T Dept Challenges Tax Relief for Dr Lal PathLabs | Shortify
- Summary: Income Tax Department appeals Rs 32.66-cr tax relief granted to Dr Lal PathLabs. The Income Tax Department has moved to the appellate tribunal to challenge…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/i-t-dept-moves-appellate-tribunal-against-rs-32-66-cr-tax-relief-to-dr-lal-pathlabs/articleshow/134799414.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-10-08T18:59:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dr lal pathlabs, income tax department, itat, tax relief, esop expenses, assessment year 2022-23
## Tax Relief Challenge
The Income Tax Department has moved to the appellate tribunal, ITAT, challenging tax relief granted to Dr Lal PathLabs for Rs 32.66 crore.

> the department has challenged an order passed by the commissioner of income tax appeals granting relief to the company for assessment year 2022-23 under section 250 of the income tax act 1961
## Tax Relief Details
Dr Lal PathLabs received tax relief against disallowance of ESOP expenses amounting to Rs 32,66,18,927.

> the order provided relief to the company against the disallowance of esop expenses amounting to rs 32,66,18,927
## Company Stance
Dr Lal PathLabs stated it does not reasonably expect the appeal outcome to impact the company materially.

> it does not reasonably expect the outcome of the appeal to have any material impact
## Key takeaway

The Income Tax Department has moved to the appellate tribunal to challenge tax relief of Rs 32.66 crore granted to Dr Lal PathLabs for ESOP expenses.