Two GST Officials Suspended Over Rs 7 Lakh Extortion Allegations



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Two Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) officials in Chhattisgarh have been suspended following allegations of extorting ₹7 lakh from local traders. The action was taken after the state's Finance Minister, O.P. Choudhary, intervened upon receiving complaints from traders. An internal investigation substantiated the claims, leading to the immediate suspension of Superintendent Pallav Parganiya and Ashish Pathak. This incident has prompted increased scrutiny of GST officials in the region.

In a major crackdown on corruption within the Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) department, two officials have been suspended for allegedly extorting ₹7 lakh from traders in Chhattisgarh under the guise of GST irregularities. The accused officers, Superintendent Pallav Parganiya and Ashish Pathak
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They were suspended for allegedly extorting ₹7 lakh from traders in Chhattisgarh under the pretence of addressing GST irregularities.

The suspended officials are Superintendent Pallav Parganiya and Ashish Pathak.

Chhattisgarh's Finance Minister, O.P. Choudhary, intervened after receiving complaints from traders and recommended an investigation, leading to the suspension.

The officials allegedly extorted ₹7 lakh from traders.

The Central GST department is intensifying its scrutiny and monitoring of officials posted in Chhattisgarh to prevent further misconduct.




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