GST evasion of Rs 6.31 Lakh detected, penalty realized by STD

ANANTNAG, MARCH 16: In a recent crackdown, acting on specific intelligence input, the enforcement team South Kashmir laid a special Naka on intervening night of 14th & 15th March 2025 and intercepted 02 vehicles carrying battery scrap and imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 6.31 Lakh under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime on taxpayers involved in the trading and transportation of battery scrap without proper GST documentation and compliance.

The GST authorities have noted an increasing trend of battery scrap transactions being conducted without proper invoicing, registration, or the payment of applicable taxes. Under GST law, any supply of goods, including battery scrap, must be accurately documented, taxed, and reported. Failing to comply with these obligations not only breaches GST regulations but also creates significant risks for the environment and public health.

Businesses engaged in the sale, purchase, and recycling of battery scrap are reminded that they must be properly registered under GST and comply with all tax reporting requirements. These measures aim to ensure transparency, accountability, healthy competition among taxpayers and also the proper management of hazardous materials in line with environmental and health regulations.

The department urges all traders, recyclers, and transporters of battery scrap to review their GST compliance status and rectify any discrepancies. Failing to do so may result in further penalties and a review of their operations.

For further information or to clarify GST-related queries, affected businesses are encouraged to contact the GST department or visit the official government website for more details on how to stay compliant.

The enforcement drive was carried out by a team of STOs/Inspectors/Sub Inspectors/Guards in supervision of Anil Kumar Chandail, Deputy Commissioner, Enforcement South Kashmir under the guidance of  P.K. Bhat Commissioner, State Taxes J&K, and Parvez A Raina Addl Commissioner State Taxes, Kashmir.