GST squads intensify crackdown on illegal resale of fuel in north Kerala
Enforcement squads under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department have stepped up flash vehicle inspections in northern Kerala to track illegal transport and resale of fuel purchased from Mahe. The places bordering Kozhikode and Kannur districts will be monitored 24x7 to prevent the illegal sale and tax evasion attempts.
Officials with the GST squads confirmed that they have exposed around 30 incidents under the Kozhikode zone alone. The fine collected would amount to around Rs.60 lakh, they added.
The differences in fuel price in the Union Territory continue to be an attraction in black-markets. Sources said many of the sellers have direct ties to quarry operators and fishing boat owners, who were also their frequent purchasers. The regular buyers manage to secure supplies below market rates, they added.
