GST raids on restaurants unearth massive tax evasion

The State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department has unearthed tax evasion to the tune of several crores of rupees by several big restaurants across the State. A series of raids conducted by GST officers in 42 restaurants since Thursday found a turnover suppression of ₹60 crore. As much as Rs.40 lakh in fine was paid on the first day of the raid.

As many as 250 officers of the Intelligence and Enforcement wings of the department took part in the raids that targeted restaurants in all districts saving Pathanamthitta. The search operations extended to the houses of the restaurant owners and their partners.

Read more at: The Hindu