Jhrakhand News : A major GST evasion case has surfaced in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district. The State Tax Department, during an investigation, found that a firm named “Manish Enterprises” allegedly evaded around ₹12 crore in GST. The company was registered in the name of Rajkumar Singh, and officials said its transactions appeared highly suspicious at the preliminary stage.
Address Verification Fails: No Firm Found at Registered Location
According to the department, the GST registration was obtained using an address in Tetulia area of Nirsa. When the officials visited the site for verification on Tuesday, no business establishment was found operating there. The house owner also denied that any company was running from the premises.
Officials further said the landlord rejected the rent agreement shown as the basis for registration, stating that no such agreement had been executed by him.
Bogus Invoices, ITC Misuse and E-Way Bills Under Scanner
The department said the firm initially declared business in cement, iron and TMT bars, and later added coal trading. Based on this declared activity, a large number of e-way bills were generated and, through bogus invoicing, the firm allegedly claimed Input Tax Credit (ITC) wrongfully.
Advanced Analytics Flagged Suspicious Patterns
Officials said the case was detected using the department’s advanced analytical tools, which flagged abnormal transaction patterns, suspicious turnover, and unusual ITC claims. They added that the alleged tax evasion figure could increase as the investigation progresses.
Registration to be Cancelled; FIR Planned
The State Tax Department said it will cancel the GST registration of Manish Enterprises and initiate the process to lodge an FIR against the individuals involved. The department is also investigating whether there is a wider network linked to the case.
Earlier Bust: 10 Fake Firms, ₹3 Crore Revenue Loss
This comes after another recent disclosure in Dhanbad, where officials reportedly found 10 fake companies involved in a separate GST fraud causing an estimated ₹3 crore revenue loss. Those firms were also found to exist only on paper, with no operations at their registered addresses. Authorities said enforcement drives and scrutiny will continue.
