Gutkha Scam

The government has extended the deadline for implementation of special procedure for registration and monthly return filing of manufacturers of pan masala, gutkha and similar tobacco products till May 15. Earlier in January, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) had announced the introduction of a new registration and monthly return filing procedure effective April 1, 2024. The move to overhaul the registration, record-keeping, and monthly filing of such businesses was aimed at improving GST compliance for manufacturers of pan masala and tobacco products. The GST law was also amended via Finance Bill 2024, to say that manufacturers of pan masala, gutka and similar tobacco products will have to pay a penalty of up to Rs 1 lakh, if they fail to register their packing machinery with the GST authorities with effect from April 1. However, this penalty provision is yet to be notified. The procedure was to be applicable for manufacturers of pan-masala, unmanufactured tob

Case also registered under PMLA against unknown officials of State and Central Government, Public servants and others

The ED alleged the accused in the illegal manufacture, sale and distribution of gutkha products of Tamil Nadu had earned a turnover of Rs 639.40 crore from June 2013 to June 2016

Raids have been carried out at some 30 locations in various parts of Tamil Nadu since Wednesday morning, according to officials