Corruption Scandal: Uttarakhand GST Busts Tax Evasion Racket Involving High-Ranking Official 

Corruption Scandal: Uttarakhand GST Busts Tax Evasion Racket Involving High-Ranking Official

The Uttarakhand Goods and Services Tax (GST) Headquarters exposed a major tax evasion racket that led to the involvement of a high-ranking official within the department itself.

Key Details of the Incident

• Official Implicated: The corruption scandal involves an official at the Joint Commissioner level within the GST department.
• Nature of the Crime: The official is accused of colluding with a network of businesses to facilitate and perpetuate tax evasion. The racket typically involved the misuse of the GST system to illegally claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) or evade the payment of due taxes.
• Action Taken: The GST Headquarters initiated an internal investigation which led to the exposure of the network. Following the findings, strict departmental action and criminal proceedings were initiated against the Joint Commissioner-level official and the associated businessmen.
• Significance: The bust underscores the vigilance of the GST enforcement wings in tracking and eliminating corruption within its own ranks, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the tax collection system.

Source :- Tribune India