State GST Department Detects Rs 157.87 Crore Turnover Suppression in Restaurant Inspections

Last updated: 27 October 2025


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The State GST Department has conducted surprise inspections, codenamed 'Operation Honeydukes', at 42 restaurants across the State. These raids uncovered a significant suppression of turnover amounting to Rs 157.87 crore and identified tax evasion totalling Rs 7.89 crore. The operation, involving 41 squads, was based on data analytics and intelligence suggesting discrepancies in sales reporting, and further inspections are planned to combat tax evasion.

The State Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department has detected turnover suppression amounting to Rs 157.87 crore during surprise inspections across restaurants in the State. The inspections, code-named 'Operation Honeydukes,' began at 6 PM on Wednesday and continued into the early hours of Thursday.
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The State GST Department detected turnover suppression amounting to Rs 157.87 crore.

The operation was codenamed 'Operation Honeydukes'.

A total of 42 restaurants were inspected during the operation.

In addition to the suppressed turnover, tax evasion worth Rs 7.89 crore was identified.

The inspections were based on data analytics and intelligence inputs suggesting large-scale discrepancies in sales reporting.

Yes, officials stated that similar inspections will continue in the coming days as part of a State-wide campaign.




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