Assam govt realises ₹7.5 cr from Haryana-based company for evading tax
₹ 64 crore.
A 12-member team from Guwahati conducted an investigation into tax evasion allegations against Kaluwala Construction Private Limited over six days.
Investigations have so far revealed an estimated tax evasion of around ₹64 crore.
The company failed to provide adequate justification for several discrepancies identified in their GST profile during the verification process, the official said.
'As a result, immediate enforcement action was taken, leading to the recovery of ₹7.5 crore', he added.
Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the evasion.
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