The Finance Minister has announced that a two-month special initiative by GST officers has uncovered 21,791 fake GST registrations, leading to the identification of over Rs 24,000 crore in suspected tax evasion. The government is also implementing measures to simplify GST registration for e-commerce businesses and has introduced biometric Aadhaar authentication for high-risk applicants to ensure tax compliance and protect honest taxpayers.
GST Officers Uncover 21,791 Fake Registrations and Rs 24,010 Crore Evasion; Finance Minister Addresses Concerns
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed on Tuesday that a focused drive by GST officers has exposed 21,791 fake GST registrations, uncovering a suspected tax evasion amounting to o
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FAQ :
GST officers uncovered 21,791 fake GST registrations during a special initiative.
The suspected tax evasion amounts to over Rs 24,010 crore.
Rs 8,805 crore of the suspected evasion is attributed to states, and Rs 15,205 crore to the Centre.
A simplified procedure allows e-commerce operators to register in a state where they lack a physical presence by providing details of their principal place of business elsewhere.
Biometric-based Aadhaar authentication has been incorporated for high-risk registrants to enhance the registration process.
Failure to furnish details of valid bank accounts within 30 days of registration or before filing the outward supply statement will result in automatic suspension of the registration.