The Income Tax Department has conducted search and seizure operations on two prominent real estate groups in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The investigations, spanning over 40 premises across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, uncovered significant tax evasion. Evidence suggests undisclosed capital gains of over Rs 400 crore from Joint Development Agreements, suppressed income of Rs 90 crore from unit sales, and inflated expenses amounting to Rs 28 crore through bogus purchases and over-invoicing. Additionally, undisclosed cash and valuables worth Rs 22 crore were seized.
Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on two leading real estate groups of Bengaluru and Hyderabad, engaged in the business of construction/sale/leasing of commercial/residential space, and educational and hospitality services. The search action covered more than 40 premise
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The Income Tax Department conducted searches on two leading real estate groups based in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
The search action covered more than 40 premises located in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
The department found undisclosed capital gains of over Rs 400 crore, suppressed income of Rs 90 crore, and inflated expenses of Rs 28 crore due to bogus purchases and over-invoicing. Diversion of funds and issues with trust utilisation were also noted.
Undisclosed cash of Rs 3.50 crore and gold, silver, and jewellery worth Rs 18.50 crore were seized, totalling Rs 22 crore.
These groups are engaged in the business of construction, sale, and leasing of commercial and residential space, as well as educational and hospitality services.