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Scrip Code 544021
NSE Symbol PROTEAN
MSEI Symbol NOTLISTED
ISIN INE004A01022
Name of the entity PROTEAN EGOV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Date of start of financial year 01-Apr-2025
Date of end of financial year 31-Mar-2026
Reporting Quarter Yearly
Date of Quarter Ending 31-Mar-2026
Type of company Equity
Whether Annexure I (Part A) of the SEBI Circular dated December 31, 2024 related to Compliance Report on Corporate Governance is applicable to the entity? Yes
Whether Annexure I (Part B) of the SEBI Circular dated December 31, 2024 related to Investor Grievance Redressal Report is Applicable to the entity? Yes
Whether Annexure I (Part C) of the SEBI Circular dated December 31, 2024 related to Disclosure of Acquisition of Shares or Voting Rights in Unlisted Companies is Applicable to the entity? No
Reason For Part C Of Annexure I Disclosure Of Acquisition Of Shares OrVotingRightsInUnlistedCompaniesIsNotApplicableToTheEntity There are no instances of such acquisitions of 5% or more Shares/ Voting Rights made in Unlisted Companies, during the quarter ended March 2026.
Whether Annexure I (Part D) of the SEBI Circular dated December 31, 2024 related to Disclosure of Imposition of Fine or Penalty is Applicable to the entity? No
Reason For Part D Of Annexure I Disclosure Of Imposition Of Fine Or Penalty Is Not Applicable To The Entity There is no fine or penalty imposed or orders passed by any regulator, statutory, enforcement authority during the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Whether Annexure I (Part E) of the SEBI Circular dated December 31, 2024 related to Disclosure of Updates to Ongoing Tax Litigations or Disputes is Applicable to the entity? Yes
Whether Annexure I (Part F) of the SEBI Circular dated December 31, 2024 related to Disclosure Of Loans / Guarantees / Comfort Letters / Securities Etc. is Applicable to the entity? No
Reason For Part F Of Annexure I Disclosure Of Loans Or Guarantees Or Comfort Letters Or Securities Etc Is Not Applicable To The Entity There is no loans / guarantees / comfort letters / any form of debt advanaced by the Company to Directors or KMPs or any other entity controlled by them during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company does not have any promoter or promoters group as on 31st March, 2026.
Risk management committee Yes
Market Capitalisation as per immediate previous Financial Year Top 2000 listed entities
Is SCORE ID Available ? Yes
SCORE Registration ID COMP00858
Reason For No SCORE ID
Type of Submission New
Remarks (website dissemination)



Annexure I
Annexure I to be submitted by listed entity on quarterly basis
I. Composition of Board of Directors
Disclosure of notes on composition of board of directors explanatory
Whether the listed entity has a Regular Chairperson Yes
Whether Chairperson is related to MD or CEO No Disqualification of Directors under section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013
Sr Title (Mr / Ms) Name of the Director PAN DIN Category 1 of directors Category 2 of directors Category 3 of directors Date of Birth Whether the director is disqualified? Start Date of disqualification End Date of disqualification Details of disqualification Current status Whether special resolution passed? [Refer Reg. 17(1A) of Listing Regulations] Date of passing special resolution Initial Date of appointment Date of Re-appointment Date of cessation Tenure of director (in months) No of Directorship in listed entities including this listed entity (Refer Regulation 17A of Listing Regulations) No of Independent Directorship in listed entities including this listed entity [with reference to proviso to regulation 17A(1) & 17A(2)] Number of memberships in Audit/ Stakeholder Committee(s) including this listed entity (Refer Regulation 26(1) of Listing Regulations) No of post of Chairperson in Audit/ Stakeholder Committee held in listed entities including this listed entity (Refer Regulation 26(1) of Listing Regulations) Reason for Cessation Notes for not providing PAN Notes for not providing DIN
1 Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti 00007347 Non-Executive - Non Independent Director Chairperson 12-Mar-1956 No Active NA 23-May-2012 18-Sep-2025 5 4 10 5
2 Mr. Abhaya Prasad Hota 02593219 Non-Executive - Independent Director Not Applicable 04-Aug-1956 No Active NA 16-Sep-2019 16-Sep-2022 78.16 1 1 2 1
3 Mr. Shailesh Kekre 07679583 Non-Executive - Independent Director Not Applicable 28-Mar-1973 No Active NA 31-May-2022 31-May-2025 46.01 2 2 2 0
4 Mr. Lloyd Mathias 02879668 Non-Executive - Independent Director Not Applicable 31-Mar-1965 No Active NA 28-Jun-2022 28-Jun-2025 45.04 2 2 4 1
5 Ms. Preeti Mehta 00727923 Non-Executive - Independent Director Not Applicable 01-Oct-1959 No Active NA 15-Feb-2023 15-Feb-2026 36 3 3 5 3 Tenure Completion
6 Ms. Aruna Rao 06986715 Non-Executive - Independent Director Not Applicable 15-Mar-1959 No Active NA 31-Mar-2023 31-Mar-2026 36.01 1 1 5 0
7 Mr. Suresh Sethi 06426040 Executive Director Not Applicable CEO-MD 30-Mar-1965 No Active NA 18-Feb-2021 18-Feb-2024 61.14 1 0 2 0
8 Mr. V Easwaran 08055728 Executive Director Not Applicable 31-Mar-1968 No Active NA 17-Dec-2025 3.14 1 0 1 0



Annexure 1

II. Composition of Committees
Disclosure of notes on composition of committees explanatory



Audit Committee Details
Whether the Audit Committee has a Regular Chairperson Yes
Sr DIN Number Name of Committee members Category 1 of directors Category 2 of directors Date of Appointment Date of Cessation Remarks
1 02593219 Abhaya Prasad Hota Non-Executive - Independent Director Chairperson 22-Jun-2020
2 02879668 Lloyd Mathias Non-Executive - Independent Director Member 28-Jun-2022
3 06986715 Aruna Rao Non-Executive - Independent Director Member 25-Sep-2023
4 00727923 Preeti Mehta Non-Executive - Independent Director Member 05-Aug-2024 15-Feb-2026



Nomination and remuneration committee
Whether the Nomination and remuneration committee has a Regular Chairperson Yes
Sr DIN Number Name of Committee members Category 1 of directors Category 2 of directors Date of Appointment Date of Cessation Remarks
1 02879668 Lloyd Mathias Non-Executive - Independent Director Chairperson 15-Feb-2023
2 07679583 Shailesh Kekre Non-Executive - Independent Director Member 25-Sep-2023
3 06986715 Aruna Rao Non-Executive - Independent Director Member 07-Feb-2024
4 00007347 Shailesh Haribhakti Non-Executive - Non Independent Director Member 07-Jan-2025



Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Whether the Stakeholders Relationship Committee has a Regular Chairperson Yes
Sr DIN Number Name of Committee members Category 1 of directors Category 2 of directors Date of Appointment Date of Cessation Remarks
1 02879668 Lloyd Mathias Non-Executive - Independent Director Chairperson 27-Nov-2024 Textual Information(1)
2 07679583 Shailesh Kekre Non-Executive - Independent Director Member 11-Feb-2026
3 08055728 V Easwaran Executive Director Member 11-Feb-2026
4 06426040 Suresh Sethi Executive Director Member 01-Aug-2025 Textual Information(2)
5 00727923 Preeti Mehta Non-Executive - Independent Director Chairperson 05-Aug-2024 11-Feb-2026



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Textual Information(1) Mr. Lloyd Mathias was already a member of this Committee and was appointed as a Chairperson w.e.f. Feb 11, 2026.
Textual Information(2) Mr. Suresh Sethi was a member of the Committee upto Mar 31, 2026 (ceased to be a member w.e.f. April 1, 2026).



Risk Management Committee
Whether the Risk Management Committee has a Regular Chairperson Yes
Sr DIN Number Name of Committee members Category 1 of directors Category 2 of directors Date of Appointment Date of Cessation Remarks
1 00007347 Shailesh Haribhakti NED Chairperson 16-Mar-2018
2 02593219 Abhaya Prasad Hota ID Member 22-Jun-2020
3 07679583 Shailesh Kekre ID Member 05-Aug-2024



Annexure 1
III. Meeting of Board of Directors
Disclosure of notes on meeting of board of directors explanatory
Sr Date(s) of meeting (Enter dates of Previous quarter and Current quarter in chronological order) Maximum gap between any two consecutive (in number of days) Notes for not providing Date Whether requirement of Quorum met (Yes/No) Total Number of Directors as on date of the meeting Number of Directors present* (All directors including Independent Director) No. of Independent Directors attending the meeting*
1 16-Dec-2025 Yes 7 7 5
2 16-Jan-2026 30 Yes 8 7 4
3 11-Feb-2026 25 Yes 8 8 5



Annexure 1
IV. Meeting of Committees
Disclosure of notes on meeting of committees explanatory
Sr Name of Committee Date(s) of meeting (Enter dates of Previous quarter and Current quarter in chronological order) Maximum gap between any two consecutive (in number of days) Name of other committee Reson for not providing date Whether requirement of Quorum met (Yes/No) Total Number of Directors in the Committee as on date of the meeting Number of Directors Present (All Directors including Independent Director) No. of Independent Directors attending the meeting* No. of members attending the meeting (other than Board of Directors)
1 Audit Committee 16-Dec-2025 Yes 4 4 4 0
2 Audit Committee 11-Feb-2026 56 Yes 4 4 4 0
3 Audit Committee 23-Feb-2026 11 Yes 3 3 3 0
4 Audit Committee 23-Mar-2026 27 Yes 3 3 3 0
5 Nomination and remuneration committee 16-Dec-2025 Yes 4 4 3 0
6 Nomination and remuneration committee 16-Jan-2026 30 Yes 4 4 3 0
7 Nomination and remuneration committee 09-Mar-2026 51 Yes 4 4 3 0
8 Nomination and remuneration committee 26-Mar-2026 16 Yes 4 3 3 0
9 Stakeholders Relationship Committee 04-Feb-2026 Yes 3 2 2 0
10 Risk Management Committee 23-Mar-2026 Yes 3 3 2 0



Annexure 1
VI. Affirmations
Sr Subject Compliance status (Yes/No)
1 The composition of Board of Directors is in terms of SEBI (Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015 Yes
2 The composition of the following committees is in terms of SEBI(Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015 a. Audit Committee Yes
3 The composition of the following committees is in terms of SEBI(Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015. b. Nomination & remuneration committee Yes
4 The composition of the following committees is in terms of SEBI(Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015. c. Stakeholders relationship committee Yes
5 The composition of the following committees is in terms of SEBI(Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015. d. Risk management committee (applicable to the top 1000 listed entities) Yes
6 The committee members have been made aware of their powers, role and responsibilities as specified in SEBI (Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015. Yes
7 The meetings of the board of directors and the above committees have been conducted in the manner as specified in SEBI (Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015 Yes
8 This report and/or the report submitted in the previous quarter has been placed before Board of Directors. Yes
9 Any comments/observations/advice of Board of Directors may be mentioned here:



Annexure 1
Sr Subject Compliance status
1 Name of signatory Maulesh Kantharia
2 Designation Company Secretary and Compliance Officer



Details of Cyber security incidence
Whether as per Regulation 27(2)(ba) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 there has been cyber security incidents or breaches or loss of data or documents during the quarter No
Other details of cyber security incidence or breaches or loss of data event
Number of cyber security incidence or breaches or loss of data event occurred during the quarter
Sr Date of the event Brief details of the event



Annexure II to be submitted by listed entity at the end of the financial year (for the whole of financial year)
I. Disclosure on website in terms of LODR Regulation
Sr Item Compliance status (Yes/No/NA) If status is No details of non-compliance may be given here. Web address
1.1 Details of business Yes https://www.proteantech.in/
1.2 Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association Yes https://www.proteantech.in/ipo-offer-documents/
1.3 Brief profile of board of directors including directorship and full time positions in body corporates Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance/
2 Terms and conditions of appointment of independent directors Yes https://www.proteantech.in/disclosures-and-notices
3 Composition of various committees of board of directors Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
4 Code of conduct of board of directors and senior management personnel Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
5 Details of establishment of vigil mechanism or whistle blower policy Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
6 Criteria of making payments to non-executive directors Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
7 Policy on dealing with related party transactions Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
8 Policy for determining material subsidiaries Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
9 Details of familiarization programmes imparted to independent directors Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
10 Contact information of the designated officials of the listed entity who are responsible for assisting and handling investor grievances Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
11 Email address for grievance redressal and other relevant details Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance
12 Financial results Yes https://www.proteantech.in/financial-reports
13 Shareholding pattern Yes https://www.proteantech.in/disclosures-and-notices
14 Details of agreements entered into with the media companies and/or their associates NA
15.1 Schedule of analyst or institutional investor meet and presentation prepared by listed entity for analyst or institutional investor meet Yes https://www.proteantech.in/disclosures-and-notices
15.2 Audio or video recordings and transcripts of post earnings/quarterly calls Yes https://www.proteantech.in/disclosures-and-notices
16 New name and the old name of the listed entity NA
17 Advertisements as per regulation 47 (1) Yes https://www.proteantech.in/disclosures-and-notices
18 Credit rating or revision in credit rating obtained NA
19 Separate audited financial statements of each subsidiary of the listed entity Yes https://www.proteantech.in/financial-reports
20 Secretarial compliance report Yes https://www.proteantech.in/disclosures-and-notices/
21 Materiality policy as per regulation 30 (4) Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance/
22 Disclosure of contact details of KMP who are authorized for the purpose of determining materiality as required under regulation 30(5) Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance/
23 Disclosures under regulation 30(8) Yes https://www.proteantech.in/disclosures-and-notices/
24 Statements of deviation(s) or variations(s) as specified in regulation 32 NA
25 Dividend distribution policy as specified in regulation 43A (1) Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance/
26.1 Annual return as provided under section 92 of the Companies Act 2013 Yes https://www.proteantech.in/financial-reports
26.2 Employee benefit scheme documents framed in terms of SEBI (SBEB) regulations 2021
27 Confirmation that the above disclosures are in a separate section as specified in regulation 46(2) Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance/
28 Compliance with regulation 46(3) with respect to accuracy of disclosures on the website and timely updation Yes https://www.proteantech.in/corporate-governance/
29 Disclosure of notes on website in terms of Listing Regulations explanatory


Annexure II
II. Annual Affirmations
Sr Particulars Regulation Number Compliance status (Yes/No/NA) If status is No details of non-compliance may be given here.
1 Independent director(s) have been appointed in terms of specified criteria of independence and/or eligibility 16(1)(b) Yes
2 Board Composition 17(1), 17(1A) & 17(1C), 17(1D) & 17(1E) Yes
3 Meeting Of Board Of Directors 17(2) Yes
4 Quorum of board meeting 17(2A) Yes
5 Review of Compliance Reports 17(3) Yes
6 Plans for orderly succession for appointments 17(4) Yes
7 Code of Conduct 17(5) Yes
8 Fees/compensation 17(6) Yes
9 Minimum Information 17(7) Yes
10 Compliance Certificate 17(8) Yes
11 Risk Assessment & Management 17(9) Yes
12 Performance Evaluation of Independent Directors 17(10) Yes
13 Recommendation of Board 17(11) Yes
14 Maximum number of Directorships 17A Yes
15 Composition of Audit Committee 18(1) Yes
16 Meeting of Audit Committee 18(2) Yes
17 Role of Audit Committee and information to be reviewed by the audit committee 18(3) Yes
18 Composition of nomination & remuneration committee 19(1) & (2) Yes
19 Quorum of Nomination and Remuneration Committee meeting 19(2A) Yes
20 Meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee 19(3A) Yes
21 Role of Nomination and Remuneration Committee 19(4) Yes
22 Composition of Stakeholder Relationship Committee 20(1), 20(2) & 20(2A) Yes
23 Meeting of Stakeholders Relationship Committee 20(3A) Yes
24 Role of Stakeholders Relationship Committee 20(4) Yes
25 Composition and role of risk management committee 21(1),(2),(3),(4) Yes
26 Meeting of Risk Management Committee 21(3A) Yes
27 Quorum of Risk Management Committee meeting 21(3B) Yes
28 Gap between the meetings of the Risk Management Committee 21(3C) Yes
29 Vigil Mechanism 22 Yes
30 Policy for related party Transaction 23(1), (1A), (5), (6), & (8) Yes
31 Prior or Omnibus approval of Audit Committee for all related party transactions 23(2), (3) Yes
32 Approval for material related party transactions 23(4) NA
33 Disclosure of related party transactions on consolidated basis 23(9) Yes
34 Composition of Board of Directors of unlisted material Subsidiary 24(1) NA
35 Other Corporate Governance requirements with respect to subsidiary of listed entity 24(2),(3),(4),(5) & (6) Yes
36 Alternate Director to Independent Director 25(1) NA
37 Maximum Tenure 25(2) Yes
38 Appointment, Re-appointment or removal of an Independent Director through special resolution or the alternate mechanism 25(2A) Yes
39 Meeting of independent directors 25(3) & (4) Yes
40 Familiarization of independent directors 25(7) Yes
41 Declaration from Independent Director 25(8) & (9) Yes
42 Directors and Officers insurance 25(10) Yes
43 Confirmation with respect to appointment of Independent Directors who resigned from the listed entity 25(11) NA
44 Memberships in Committees 26(1) Yes
45 Affirmation with compliance to code of conduct from members of Board of Directors and Senior management personnel 26(3) Yes
46 Policy with respect to Obligations of directors and senior management 26(2) & 26(5) Yes
47 Approval of the Board and shareholders for compensation or profit sharing in connection with dealings in the securities of the listed entity 26(6) NA
48 Vacancies in respect Key Managerial Personnel 26A(1) & 26A(2), 26A(3) Yes
Any other information to be provided - Add Notes



Annexure II
III. Affirmations
Sr Particulars Compliance status (Yes/No/NA)
1 The Listed Entity has approved Material Subsidiary Policy and the Corporate Governance requirements with respect to subsidiary of Listed Entity have been complied Yes
Any other information to be provided



Annexure II
1 Name of signatory Maulesh Kantharia
2 Designation Company Secretary and Compliance Officer



Additional Half yearly Disclosure
Any Other Information for Disclosure of Loans / Guarantees / Comfort Letters / Securities Etc.
I. Disclosure of Loans/ guarantees/comfort letters /securities etc.refer note below
(A)Any loan or any other form of debt advanced by the listed entity directly or indirectly to
Entity Aggregate amount advanced during six months Balance outstanding at the end of six months
Promoter or any other entity controlled by them
Promoter Group or any other entity controlled by them
Directors (including relatives) or any other entity controlled by them
KMPs or any other entity controlled by them
(B) Any guarantee / comfort letter (by whatever name called) provided by the listed entity directly or indirectly, in connection with any loan(s) or any other form of debt availed By
Entity Type (guarantee, comfort letter etc.) Aggregate amount of issuance during six months Balance outstanding at the end of six months(taking into account any invocation)
Promoter or any other entity controlled by them
Promoter Group or any other entity controlled by them
Directors (including relatives) or any other entity controlled by them
KMPs or any other entity controlled by them
(C) Any security provided by the listed entity directly or indirectly, in connection with any loan(s) or any other form of debt availed by
Entity Type of security (cash, shares etc.) Aggregate value of security provided during six months Balance outstanding at the end of six months
Promoter or any other entity controlled by them
Promoter Group or any other entity controlled by them
Directors (including relatives) or any other entity controlled by them
KMPs or any other entity controlled by them
(D) Additional Information
II. Affirmations
Affirmations Compliance Status Company Remarks
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Signatory Details
Name of signatory Maulesh Kantharia
Designation of person Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Place Mumbai
Date 29-Apr-2026


Investor Grievance Details
No. of investor complaints pending at the beginning of Quarter 0
No. of investor complaints received during the Quarter 0
No. of investor complaints disposed off during the Quarter 0
No. of investor complaints those remaining unresolved at the end of the Quarter 0


Disclosure of Acquisition of Shares or Voting Rights in Unlisted Companies-
The details of acquisition of shares or voting rights in unlisted companies during the quarter in terms of sub-para 1 of para A of Part A of Schedule III are given below
Any Other Information for Disclosure of Acquisition of Shares or Voting Rights in Unlisted Companies
Sr. No. Name of the unlisted company in which shares or voting rights have been acquired Date of acquisition Aggregate holding (% shares or voting rights) as at the end of the previous quarter % shares or voting rights acquired during the quarter Aggregate holding (% shares or voting rights) as at the end of the quarter


Disclosure of Imposition of Fine or Penalty
The details of imposition of fine or penalty during the quarter in terms of sub-para 20 of para A of Part A of Schedule III are given below:
Any Other Information for Disclosure of Imposition of Fine or Penalty
Sr. No. Name of the authority Nature and details of the action(s) taken or order(s) passed Date of receipt of direction or order, including any ad interim or interim orders, or any other communication from the authority Details of the violation(s)/ contravention(s) committed or alleged to be committed Impact on financial, operation or other activities of the listed entity, quantifiable in monetary terms to the extent possible


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 Office of the Commissioner of Central Tax, Bengaluru South GST Commissionerate 03-Feb-2025 Order issued imposing penalty in connection with input tax credit availed under Section 17(5)(d) of CGST Act, 2017 and interest and penalty in connection with supplies made to distinct person in Maharashtra by the Karnataka office for the period July 2017 to March 2021. The Company has filed an Appeal before the Commissioner of Central Excise (Appeals). No further update in this quarter
2 The Joint Commissioner, Mumbai Central 03-Mar-2025 Order received for the period covering from April 2020 to March 2021 for alleged short payment of Tax and alleged excess availment of Input tax credit. The Company has filed an Appeal before the Commissioner of Central Excise (Appeals) The appeal filed was rejected with a wide order dated 10.03.2026 received on 13.03.2026. The company intends to prefer an appeal before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to contest the said demand on legal and factual grounds
3 Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 (“MVAT Act”) read with the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 (“CST Act”) 09-Mar-2026 The Company is engaged in a tax dispute with the Maharashtra Sales Tax Department concerning the taxability of PAN services rendered during the financial year 2015–16 under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 (“MVAT Act”) read with the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 (“CST Act”). The dispute relates to demands raised under MVAT and CST on the allegation of manufacture and sale of PAN cards on the premise that PAN Cards are treated as goods by the authority. The Department has alleged that PAN card services for FY 2015-16 constitute the sale/manufacture of goods. Following a previous remand by the Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal (MSTT) on January 24, 2022, the First Appellate Authority (FAA) passed a post-remand order dated March 6, 2026 (received on March 9, 2026), rejecting the Company’s appeal and confirming the original assessment order dated April 5, 2017, involving a financial exposure of approximately Rs. 22.63 crore. Based on legal advice, the Company continues to maintain its position that the activity is a Service and not Goods, classifying the demand as a contingent liability; consequently, the Company is in the process of preferring a Second Appeal before the MSTT to contest the demand on legal and factual grounds, with no immediate material impact anticipated on current operations.