Special Drive Launched to Combat Tax Evasion through Fake GST Registrations

Last updated: 18 May 2023

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Tax authorities have launched a special two-month drive to tackle the growing problem of tax evasion through fake GST registrations. This initiative aims to identify and remove fraudulent businesses from the system that are used to fraudulently claim input tax credit without any genuine supply of goods or services. The drive, running from May 16 to July 15, involves close coordination between central and state tax administrations, utilising data analytics and AI to detect suspicious registrations.

With GST evasion crossing over Rs 1 lakh crore in 2022-23, Centre and state tax officers have initiated a two-month-long special drive to identify fake GST registration and nab offenders. The GST Policy Wing had earlier this month written to Principal Chief Commissioners of Central Tax highlighti

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The special drive aims to identify and remove fake GST registrations that are being used for tax evasion, particularly to fraudulently claim input tax credit.

The drive is scheduled to run for two months, from May 16 to July 15.

In 2022-23, GST evasion detected crossed over Rs 1 lakh crore, with about 14,000 cases identified.

Authorities are using data analytics, Artificial Intelligence, mandatory Aadhaar-based authentication for new registrations, and centralised suspension of registrations for non-filers.

Tax officers will conduct verification and take remedial action to remove fake billers. Businesses are also required to display their GST registration number and certificate, with penalties for non-compliance.

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Special Drive Launched to Combat Tax Evasion through Fake GST Registrations