CAG Report Flags Rs 755.49 Crore GST Revenue Loss in Commercial Tax Department



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A new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has uncovered substantial revenue losses within the Commercial Tax Department, amounting to ₹755.49 crore. These losses stem from under-assessment and short levies identified during audits for the 2021-22 period. While the department has acknowledged some deficiencies and recovered a portion of the dues, the CAG has urged for more effective measures to recover pending amounts and strengthen audit processes to prevent future revenue leakages.

A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in the Assembly on Thursday has highlighted significant revenue lapses within the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Stamps and Registrations Departments. GST Revenue Loss of ₹755.49 Crore According to Report No. 7 of 2024 for the period ending March 2022, a compliance audit conducted by the CAG uncovered under-assessment, short levy, and revenue loss totalling ₹755.49 crore in the Commercial Tax Department. This was based on a detailed exa
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The CAG report flags a significant GST revenue loss of ₹755.49 crore in the Commercial Tax Department.

The report covers the period ending March 2022, specifically examining audit cases during the 2021-22 financial year.

The Commercial Tax Department has recovered ₹2.64 crore after acknowledging deficiencies in 46 audit cases.

The Department of Stamps and Registration also faced scrutiny, with revenue losses amounting to ₹193.08 crore.

The recovery rate for the Department of Stamps and Registrations from accepted cases is a mere 5.08%.

The CAG recommends that both departments prioritise the recovery of pending dues and strengthen their audit mechanisms to prevent revenue leakages.




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