GST Special Campaign underway; 4,000 businesses in district labelled suspect

In a notable milestone in the GST department‘s drive to combat suspicious and false registrations, the web system of the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) recognised roughly 4,000 enterprises from Ludhiana as suspect. This figure is likely to climb. On May 16, the campaign was launched. Given the high number of assessees in the Ludhiana area, it would take time to properly investigate all of these instances and ascertain the degree of questionable registrations, according to authorities.

According to reports, around 88,000 traders are presently registered under GST in Ludhiana, according to statistics from the state GST (SGST) department’s Ludhiana division. These merchants are divided into five categories, with ranges 1 and 2 accounting for the vast bulk of overall registrations. According to sources, as part of the current effort, SGST authorities have been given the authority to take action in cases of questionable and fraudulent registration.

SGST’s ranges have also begun preparing their teams for physical verification of the questionable vendors.

In a statement opposing the GST authorities’ campaign, the United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association stated, “While registering a firm under the GST regime, the department does all types of verifications, including physical verification of the site.” Why bother harassing the industry by undertaking door-to-door checks after a business has been examined, received its registration, and timely submitted its reports and taxes? There is a concern among manufacturers over this; the department should not bother the industrialists and rather enhance the ease of doing business.”