Delhi L-G writes to CM on alleged GST, advises detailed probe
Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday “advised” Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to ask Delhi Finance Minister Atishi to initiate a detailed enquiry into alleged goods and services tax (GST) evasion in the city and tighten the tax administration.
Issuing a statement in response, the Delhi government said it vehemently condemns any instance of evasion and is committed to enforcing strict compliance with tax laws.
Taking note of media reports from last month, Mr. Saxena told the CM in a letter that the city recorded the highest number of tax evasions in the country, with 483 “bogus” firms being detected, amounting to evasion of Rs. 3,028 crore.
“It is indeed dubious that the Capital tops the list of tax evasion amongst all States and Union Territories, with the one on the second place behind Delhi by as much as Rs. 827 crore. This is a serious matter in which the possibility of collusion of officials in the GST Department cannot be ruled out,” the letter read.
