GST Department seized 24 trucks without Bills and E-way Bills

The GST department‘s mobile wing has caught 24 trucks in Mandi Gobindgarh for driving without bills or e-way bills. Let us tell you that the seized trucks were loaded with maximum scrap mall, as well as malls such as Cool Lip and LED (TV). The checking campaign was launched on the orders of Punjab Finance Minister and Punjab Taxation and Excise Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, as part of a special drive against tax evasion, in which a special team Central State Intelligence and Preventive Unit (Punjab) was also formed.

This action was carried out on the orders of Additional Commissioner (PCS) Jeevanjot Kaur, who directed the State Tax Officer to conduct on-road checks. As a result, vehicles transporting goods without a way bill or an e-way bill should be stopped. Many inspectors and other employees were present at this time.

Officials stated that the action was carried out as part of a special operation, and that the vehicles were apprehended inside the mills prior to the action being carried out on the roads from 4 a.m. on Wednesday until late at night.

According to the information received, the majority of the malls in the seized trucks were discovered to be missing bills, and the data of those firms whose bills were presented will also be checked. Officials and staff from the SGST department began checking at various checkpoints, where trucks loaded with scrap and steel were physically checked, as well as documents.

The matter will be thoroughly investigated, according to officials. The teams seized at least 24 trucks carrying scrap and Cool Lip and LEDs because they lacked proper bills of lading, e-way bills, and other required documents. According to information obtained from sources, the owners of the goods could face a fine of several lakhs, and the department is expected to make a profit.