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ACB sets sights on Commercial Taxes scam
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) set its sights on the Rs 1,200 crore sales tax scam that took place in the Commercial Tax Office (CTO) here, in the financial year of 2013-14.
Bodhan: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) set its sights on the Rs 1,200 crore sales tax scam that took place in the Commercial Tax Office (CTO) here, in the financial year of 2013-14.
The ACB officials have been gathering all the information in this regard for the past few days, from Crime Branch Crime Investigation Department (CBCID).
The ACB took Tax Consultant Shivraj and three other CTO employees into custody and questioning them. The present sale tax officials have issued notices to 116 traders ordering them to pay the evaded tax. Responding to the notices, traders have paid about Rs 40 crore so far.
The ACB is keen on the case as it involved CTO officials, traders and also people’s representatives. The ACB might conduct raids on the persons concerned, based on the information they have. It is learnt that the ACB also gathered information from various CTOs in the State regarding the taxes.
The people involved in the case were afraid as the police, CID and ACB put their heavy hand on. Those who abated the fraud are also worried about the consequences they have to face.
Another key accused Sunil (S/o Shivraj) was absconding. Total mystery would be unveiled if only he is caught. He is reportedly have the support of politicians.
