The CGST Delhi South Commissionerate has uncovered a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion amounting to Rs 16.30 crore. This evasion was orchestrated by a key individual controlling three interconnected companies that provide manpower and facility management services. These firms collected GST from clients but failed to deposit it with the government, diverting the funds instead. The arrested individual, a common director across all three companies, has admitted to the evasion, which is a cognizable and non-bailable offence under the CGST Act. They have been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, and investigations are continuing to trace the money and identify other involved parties.
Central Goods Services Tax (CGST) Delhi South Commissionerate detects evasion of Goods and Services Tax (GST) of Rs 16.30 crore in three firms; one held
The Anti-evasion Branch of the Central Goods Services Tax (CGST) Delhi South Commissionerate has arrested a key individual for orchestrating the evasion of Goods and Services Tax (GST) of approximately ₹16.30 crore. The arrest follows a detailed analysis of GST return data.
The investigation revealed that three closely linked companies, en
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FAQ :
A total of Rs 16.30 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) was evaded.
Three closely linked companies engaged in manpower supply and facility management services were involved.
A key individual who served as the common director and controlling person for all three companies was arrested.
The arrested individual admitted to the tax evasion during the investigation.
The offence is covered under Section 132(1)(d) of the CGST Act, 2017, and is punishable under Section 132(1)(i). As the evasion exceeds ₹5 crore, it is a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
The arrested person has been produced before the Duty Magistrate and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.