GST Officials Conduct Raids on 18 Resorts and 15 Water Parks Statewide



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State GST officials have conducted significant raids across Gir Somanath and Dwarka districts, targeting 18 resorts and 15 water parks for alleged tax evasion. Suspicious transactions totalling Rs 16.29 crore were found at resorts, accused of not depositing collected GST and using cash transactions to avoid taxes. Further investigations revealed shady dealings worth Rs 64 crore at water parks, with officials seizing Rs 7 crore in funds. The GST department is continuing its probe into these widespread tax evasion practices within the hospitality sector.

In a significant crackdown on tax evasion, state GST officials have conducted raids at 18 resorts in the Gir Somanath and Dwarka districts, uncovering suspicious transactions worth Rs 16.29 crore. These resorts have been accused of not depositing GST despite charging tourists, and engaging in under-the-table dealings to evade tax payments. Details of the Raids and Findings During the raids, it was discovered that resort managements were failing to deposit GST collected from tourists. Addit
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FAQ :

State GST officials raided 18 resorts and 15 water parks.

Suspicious transactions worth Rs 16.29 crore were found at resorts and Rs 64 crore at water parks, totalling over Rs 80 crore.

Resorts and water parks were found to be not depositing collected GST, engaging in cash transactions to avoid tax, and taking illegal tax credits.

Officials seized Rs 7 crore in funds during the raids.

The raids were conducted in the Gir Somanath and Dwarka districts.

Yes, the GST department is continuing its investigations to gather more evidence and identify all individuals involved.




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