AGRA: A high-profile GST raid at a renowned restaurant in Agra’s Trans-Yamuna area led to ₹49.50 lakh being deposited after allegations of tax evasion and supply discrepancies. The action has sparked a wider investigation across the firm’s branches in nearby districts.
Raid at Trans-Yamuna Restaurant and Linked Branches
The State GST’s Special Investigation Branch conducted the operation at a popular Jain restaurant on Trans-Yamuna. Upon seeing the approaching officials, the owner fled and locked the premises. Nearby shops also shut down, delaying enforcement until the following afternoon.
Simultaneously, inspectors targeted another establishment linked to the same company on Shamsabad Road, citing irregularities in IRCTC-related supply and TDS mismatches. The audit revealed that the restaurant services firm had failed to file GST returns for four consecutive months.
Inspection Expands to Regional Branches Across Districts
Under the direction of Principal Commissioners Pankaj Gandhi (Grade-1) and Anjani Agrawal (Grade-2), Assistant Commissioner B.D. Shukla spearheaded examinations of the firm’s branches in Itawa, Tundla, and Aligarh. Senior team members, including Subhash Chandra, Vinita Srivastava, Atul Arya, and Lokendra Singh, participated in the coordinated sweep.
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Following scrutiny of tax filings, TDS deductions, and declared versus actual supply discrepancies, officials secured ₹49.50 lakh in deposits from the business. No arrests have been reported yet, but companies in the local market committees have protested and announced plans for a panchayat meeting on Saturday.
Estate value stakes reflect the scale of the alleged fraud, suggesting a systemic effort to bypass compliance and evade tax liabilities.