The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Nishan Singh Malli, a CGST Superintendent in Amroha, and tax advocate Amit Khandelwal. They are accused of accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe, which was part of a larger Rs 4 lakh demand, to waive GST penalties imposed on a businessman's company for not filing returns. The advocate allegedly colluded with the officer, acting as a go-between for the bribe. Both were caught red-handed by the CBI during a trap operation.
In a major crackdown on corruption within the tax administration, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Nishan Singh Malli, Superintendent of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), Amrohaand tax advocate Amit Khandelwal for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh-part of a Rs 4 lak
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FAQ :
Nishan Singh Malli, a CGST Superintendent, and tax advocate Amit Khandelwal have been arrested by the CBI.
They were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to waive GST penalties and withdrawal of penalty proceedings against a businessman's company.
The total demanded bribe was Rs 4 lakh, and Rs 1 lakh was accepted as the first installment when the arrests were made.
A penalty notice was issued to a businessman's family-owned company for non-filing of GST returns.
The tax advocate allegedly coerced the complainant to pay the bribe and collaborated with the CGST officer, acting as a conduit for the bribe.
Searches were conducted at multiple premises linked to both the Superintendent and the advocate in Amroha and Gajraula.