The Telangana state commercial taxes department is significantly increasing its scrutiny of GST-registered businesses, particularly those dealing with high transaction values. This comes after the discovery of Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud cases totalling over Rs 3,000 crore. The department will implement more rigorous registration processes, enhanced monitoring of large transactions, and deploy advanced technology to detect fraudulent claims and ensure a fair playing field for genuine businesses.
In the wake of unearthing multiple ITC scams valued at over Rs 3,000 crore in recent years, the Telangana state commercial taxes department is set to intensify checks on all GST-registered businesses, with a sharper focus on high-value dealers.
The state currently has around 5.5 lakh GST-registered
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Telangana is tightening GST scrutiny following the unearthing of Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud cases valued at over Rs 3,000 crore.
Dealers with annual transactions above Rs 10 crore will face enhanced scrutiny. This includes around 2 lakh dealers with annual turnover exceeding Rs 1.5 crore.
The GST registration process will become more rigorous, involving detailed vetting of applications and, where necessary, physical site inspections.
Authorities will strengthen monitoring of Integrated GST (IGST) transactions and closely verify ITC claims made by large businesses. Technology and data analytics will be used to flag suspicious cases.
ITC fraud typically involves creating fake firms and issuing bogus invoices without any actual supply of goods or services to claim GST credit fraudulently.
The aim is to plug revenue leakages, curb fraudulent activities, and ensure that genuine businesses operate on a level playing field.