CAG finds ₹31.46 crore tax unpaid by 15 taxpayers with 580 E-Way Bills

This audit examined the revenue sector and economic, social, and general sectors of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the year ended 31 March 2023, with specific compliance checks covering GST periods from 2018-19 to 2021-22.

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), including the Department of Revenue, Department of Trade and Taxes, Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Industries, Department of Information Technology, Public Works Department, Department of Transport, and Urban Development Department.

• CAG found short payment of Stamp Duty and Registration Fee of ₹ 1.91 crore due to incorrect application of Agricultural rates.
• CAG identified irregular claims of Input Tax Credit and systemic lapses in the E-Way Bill system, including taxpayers filing nil returns despite generating E-Way Bills.
• CAG noted wasteful expenditure of ₹ 1.05 crore by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board on conducting examinations for Junior Engineer posts.
• CAG reported avoidable payment of ₹ 1.93 crore by the Department of Health and Family Welfare due to a deficient contract.
• CAG identified unfruitful expenditure of ₹ 29.45 crore by the Department of Industries.
• CAG found avoidable payment of ₹ 5.63 crore by the Public Works Department on deviated quantities relating to dewatering.
• CAG reported loss of interest of ₹ 5.50 crore by the Department of Transport due to delay in investment of surplus funds.
• CAG noted avoidable payment of ₹ 1.56 crore by the Urban Development Department.
• CAG observed that 28 cancelled taxpayers had not filed GSTR-10 returns, involving a tax implication of ₹ 99.39 crore, and the Department had not initiated action to assess pending liabilities.

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