Punjab finance minister minister Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh: The Punjab excise and taxation department has detained 152 vehicles carrying goods worth Rs 4.5 crore on suspicion of GST violations, finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said.“The govt is keeping an eye on the industrial arteries of Mandi Gobindgarh and Khanna, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to revenue leakage. The newly detained fleet of 152 vehicles is primarily hauling iron scrap and finished steel goods. Tax officers are currently combing invoices, e-way bills and transit documents to catch any sleight of hand,” Cheema said.He added that applicable taxes and heavy penalties would be imposed on offenders.
