The State GST Department's Enforcement Unit in Guwahati has intensified its investigation into J Infratech Limited, a Gurugram-based construction company, over alleged tax evasion of around Rs 35 crore. The search operation, now in its third consecutive day, is being carried out at the company's Dhubri premises in the Pratapganj region.
J Infratech Ltd., formerly known as Jandu Construction India Pvt. Ltd., is a key contractor involved in the Four-Lane Highway Project 127B, connecting Srirampur to Dhubri, one of Assam's major infrastructure projects under the state's ongoing connectivity push.
GST Probe Uncovers Irregularities
An 11-member team from the GST Enforcement Unit, Guwahati, is leading the probe. Preliminary findings have pointed to large-scale financial discrepancies and suspicious documentation, indicating possible tax evasion through fake billing and unreported transactions.
According to officials, the investigation is focusing on two key areas:
- Fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) Claims: The company allegedly claimed ITC using fake invoices without any actual supply of goods or services, a major method of defrauding the GST system.
- Unreported Movement of Goods: Authorities suspect that construction materials were transported without valid e-waybills, hinting at an effort to conceal transactions and avoid tax payments.
Company Management Under Scrutiny
Sources have confirmed that Mohit Jandu, one of the company's Managing Directors, is under scrutiny for financial irregularities identified during the searches. Several documents and digital records have been seized for forensic examination.
Part of Wider Crackdown on Tax Evasion
Officials stated that the raid is part of a statewide data-driven crackdown on tax evasion by works contractors and infrastructure companies, particularly those engaged in government-funded projects. The enforcement drive aims to improve transparency and compliance in the construction sector.
The ongoing investigation is expected to enter its next phase later this week, with the department preparing to quantify the total evasion amount and gather evidence for possible prosecution under the GST Act.
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