CAG finds ₹157.99 crore GST payment deviation in Goa

This audit examined the compliance of the Government of Goa's Social, General, and Economic Sectors, Revenue Sector, and Public Sector Undertakings for the period ending March 2023. It specifically assessed Solid Waste Management in Urban Local Bodies, GST oversight by the State Tax Department, and loan management at EDC Limited.

Government of Goa, including the Urban Development Department, Department of State Tax, Department of Captain of Ports, Department of Excise, Finance Department, Department of Industries, Electricity Department, and EDC Limited.

• Solid Waste Management: Only 78% of collected waste was treated across 14 ULBs from 2017-18 to 2021-22; the rest was dumped without treatment.
• Solid Waste Management: Margao Municipal Council had a 5 TPD plant for processing 35 TPD of collected waste, indicating a severe capacity shortage.
• GST Oversight: CAG found deviations in 109 cases (40.37% of 270 test-checked cases) involving a mismatch/deviation of ₹157.99 crore.
• GST Oversight: Systemic deficiencies included inaction on non-filers of GSTR-3B returns and delays in initiating scrutiny.
• Excise: Short levy of excise duty, health surcharge, and license fees from hoteliers and bars was identified.
• EDC Limited: Findings included loans with defective security, irregular reduction of interest rates, and excess waivers in OTS cases.
• Recommendations: ULBs were advised to prepare SWM plans, improve user charge collection, and minimize gaps in waste treatment; GSPCB was advised to update health facility data for bio-medical waste.

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