Whether the director of a private limited company is liable for the payment of tax in respect of the supply made by or to such private company

Yes. Every director of the private company during the period for which. tax, interest or penalty due in respect of any supply of goods or services or both, is not recovered shall jointly and severally be liable for the payment of such tax, interest or penalty, unless he proves that the non-recovery cannot be attributed to any gross neglect, misfeasance or breach of duty on his part in relation to the affairs of the Company.

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATIONS 06-09-2017 Liability of directors of private company : FAQ NO. 9)

In case of transfer of business, the transferor will be liable for the payment of tax, interest and penalty

Yes, the transferor and the transferee shall be jointly and severally, be liable to wholly or to the extent of such transfer, to pay the tax, interest or penalty which was due for the period prior to the date of transfer. Such tax liability, interest and penalty may be determined either prior to the date of transfer or thereafter.

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATIONS 06-09-2017 Liability in case of transfer of business : FAQ NO. 1)