Explained: Here's what you should know about GST evasion and DGGI
You might have often come across instances of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), issuing notices and alleging tax evasion. You may have even asked yourself what this organisation is all about? How does it function? How does it uncover instances of tax evasion?
At CNBC-TV18, we've curated a bundle of questions to shed light on DDGGI and its operations.
What is DGGI?
The DGGI is primarily concerned with curbing the evasion of GST. Before the introduction of GST in 2017, the organisation was known as the Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI). It is the apex intelligence organisation functioning under the CBIC, entrusted with the task of collecting intelligence relating to the evasion of GST.
What's the role of the DGGI?
The charter of DGGI focuses on the collection, collation and dissemination of intelligence on all matters relating to GST, Central Excise (CE) & Service Tax (ST) which have all India repercussions, to unearth modus operandi and alert field formations, alert other law enforcement agencies about the trends of evasion and investigate offences involving evasion of GST, CE or ST which have multi-commissionerate ramifications, and also suggest policy changes.
