Samba Enforcement Team realises Rs. 1.2 Cr penalty in GST Crackdown

SAMBA, NOVEMBER 21: The Enforcement Wing of the State Taxes Department, Samba, has achieved a remarkable feat in the ongoing financial year 2024-25 by imposing penalties amounting to Rs. 1.2 crore after detecting 190 cases of GST violations related to the movement of goods in transit.

The rigorous enforcement measures, carried out under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner State Taxes Enforcement Samba, Sanjay Gupta have targeted high tax-prone commodities, including metal scrap, cement, granite/marble, TMT bars, and tobacco.

This significant achievement has been made possible under the supervisory guidance of Commissioner State Taxes P.K. Bhat and Additional Commissioner Namrita Dogra. Their strategic direction has empowered the enforcement team to adopt innovative approaches such as enhanced e-way bill verification, data analytics, and round-the-clock vigilance activities, including 24×7 checkpoints (Nakas).

Notably, the Enforcement Wing verified 2,67,519 e-way bills during the current financial year till November 2024, reflecting a 72% increase over the previous year. This surge demonstrates the department’s commitment to preventing GST non-compliance and ensuring a transparent tax regime.

The commendable efforts of Assistant Commissioner Preeti Sharma, STOs Raj Kumar Badgal and Kanchan Bala, along with Inspectors Rajinder Singh, Sami Ullah, and Jagandeep Singh, and Sub Inspectors Ashish Bruno Khokhar, Sandeep, and Manvinder, have been pivotal in achieving these results.

Their tireless work in conducting rigorous e-way bill verifications and maintaining round-the-clock vigilance has been instrumental in the realisation of these penalties.

The State Taxes Department remains steadfast in its mission to ensure compliance, curb tax evasion, and uphold the integrity of the State’s tax system. These enforcement actions underscore the department’s commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and adherence to GST regulations.