The Central GST Delhi West Commissionerate has uncovered a massive duty evasion scheme involving the illegal manufacture and supply of gutkha, pan masala, and tobacco products. During a raid on a manufacturing premise, authorities found an unregistered factory with machinery, raw materials, and finished goods, employing around 65 labourers. The total estimated duty evasion amounts to approximately £831.72 crore, with seized goods valued at £4.14 crore. One individual has been arrested for their involvement in tax evasion and supplying goods without invoices, and has been remanded to 14 days judicial custody.
The Central GST Delhi West Commissionerate has unearthed evasion of GST by way of manufacture and clandestine supply of gutkha/pan masala/tobacco products without any registration and payment of duty. On basis of the search at the premise of manufacture, it was found that illegal manufacturing of Gutkha/pan masala/tobacco product was going on, evidenced by a godown, machines, raw materials and manufactured products at the premises. Around 65 labourers were found working at the illegal factory. T
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FAQ :
CGST Delhi West uncovered the illegal manufacture and clandestine supply of gutkha, pan masala, and tobacco products without any registration or payment of duty.
The total estimated duty evasion is approximately Rs 831.72 crore.
The search resulted in the seizure of finished gutkha and raw materials such as chuna, sada kattha, and tobacco leaves, valued at approximately Rs 4.14 crore.
Yes, one person has been arrested for their involvement in the manufacture and supply of goods without issuing invoices, with the intention to evade tax.
The arrested person was produced before the Metropolitan Magistrate at Patiala House Court and has been sent to 14 days judicial custody.
Delhi Zone has been making sustained efforts to check GST evasion, leading to the detection of Rs 4,327 crore in the current Financial Year and the arrest of 15 individuals.