Over 150 Suspicious Agencies in Himachal Pradesh Under Investigation for GST Fraud



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Himachal Pradesh's Excise and Taxation Department is investigating more than 150 agencies suspected of fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations. This action is part of a nationwide initiative by the Central Government to identify and address fake GST accounts. The state has seen an increase in illegal registrations, often involving agencies from outside Himachal Pradesh, and this probe aims to uncover the full extent of the fraud and prevent further loss of tax revenue.

The Excise and Taxation Department of Himachal Pradesh is investigating over 150 agencies registered under fraudulent means, as part of a nationwide crackdown on fake GST registrations. This investigation follows instructions from the Central Government, which launched a special drive to monitor and investigate suspicious GST accounts across the country. Since the campaign began on August 16, nearly 67,970 suspicious GST accounts have been identified nationwide, with 59% of them verified as of
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Over 150 agencies are currently under investigation in Himachal Pradesh for suspected GST fraud.

The investigation is part of a nationwide crackdown on fake GST registrations, following instructions from the Central Government to monitor suspicious accounts and prevent tax evasion.

The special drive to monitor and investigate suspicious GST accounts nationwide began on August 16.

Yes, last year a major fraud case involving Rs 10.49 crore uncovered eight fake firms, some from Gujarat, that exploited the state's system using fake Aadhaar details.

The current two-month campaign is running from August 16 to October 15.




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