Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 27: In a significant achievement for the ongoing financial year 2024-25, the Enforcement Wing of the State Taxes Department, Jammu, has successfully imposed penalties amounting to Rs 2.15 crore in its continued crackdown on GST violations related to the movement of goods in transit. The enforcement operations, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner Enforcement Central, Jammu, Sonu Pargal, targeted high tax-prone commodities such as metal scrap, cement, granite/marble, TMT bars, and tobacco.
This robust enforcement initiative has been carried out under the supervisory guidance of Commissioner State Taxes, P.K. Bhat, and Additional Commissioner, Namrita Dogra. The meticulous verification of over 2.30 lakh e-way bills, an increase of approximately 60%, has resulted in significantly heightened compliance by taxpayers and transporters. Major penalties during this financial year have been imposed on goods like marble/granite, scrap, furniture, tobacco products, motor vehicles and TMT bars, for violations including the movement of goods without proper e-way bills or e-invoices, incorrect tax rate declarations, quantity mismatches, and the use of fake GSTINs, etc.
The Commissioner of State Taxes commended the Enforcement Central Jammu team for dismantling the nexus of GST violators in Jammu district who were habitually violating provisions of the GST Act. The operation, led by Assistant Commissioner, Manpreet Kour and team of STOs Romi Jamwal, Naresh Koul, Sudhir Sharma, Sunil Gupta, and Ashwani Kumar, also acknowledged the honest conduct of compliant dealers and drivers adhering to the GST Act, 2017.
The Enforcement Wing remains steadfast in its mission to curb tax evasion and ensure the strict enforcement of GST laws, with a dual focus on penalizing violators and educating stakeholders about compliance requirements. The team’s efforts reflect its commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and increased tax realization while promoting awareness of the GST Act among consumers and businesses. This proactive approach by the Enforcement Wing of Jammu is integral to upholding the integrity of the tax system and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
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