10 Delhi firms evading tax: Govt

Delhi Government today claimed that it has found ten suspicious and tax-evading business firms and dealers with a combined turnover of Rs 845 crore.
According to the government, it received a tip-off that some dealers/firms registered in Delhi are doing business on papers only and are not functioning physically at their registered business premises.
The government shortlisted for inspection 10 such dealers, that have a combined turnover of more than Rs 845 crore but paid nil or negligible tax during 2014-15.
During on-field inspection on May 28, it emerged that the firms were neither functioning at their registered business premises nor any information could be obtained about them through enquiry in nearby areas.

Personal information such as contact number and bank a/c details of the firms filed with the government were also found not to be genuine.
"As evident from the online records filed by these dealers, it appears that these dealers are engaged in huge inter-state sale and purchases and on the basis of this, getting the statutory forms issued online. They have also made huge local sale and purchase without paying any tax...," an official said.
Now, suitable action like cancellation of registration and recovery of dues after assessment will be initiated against the firms under the provisions of the DVAT Act, the official said.