Gorakhpur: The Special Investigation Branch (SIB) of the State Tax Department has launched swift action after uncovering a case where a fake firm reportedly showed crores in business turnover to evade government revenue amounting to ₹53.06 lakh. Ramgarhatal police have filed a case against the accused and their associates, initiating an investigation.
According to sources, following a complaint against Meera Infratech, a firm registered in Sector-2, Ranibag, the SIB began a detailed probe. On February 21, 2026, a team led by SIB Commissioner Ashutosh Pathak conducted a raid at the firm’s registered address, ‘Kamlavati Niketan’. The team found no evidence of any commercial activity at the location.
₹53 Lakh Revenue Diversion Attempt Detected
A formal report was prepared in the presence of witnesses at the site. The investigation revealed that the registered address had no office or business operations. The firm was entirely non-existent, effectively a bogus entity.
Subsequently, the department carried out a thorough examination of documents and transactions available on the GST portal. The probe revealed that the firm owner attempted to divert approximately ₹53.06 lakh of revenue during the financial year 2025-26 by showing fake business transactions. This amount is roughly three to four times the annual earnings of an average household business, highlighting the seriousness of the tax evasion.
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FIR Filed Against Firm Owner and Associates
Following a report from the State Tax Department, Ramgarhatal police filed a case against the firm owner Ravindra Kumar Tripathi, a resident of Rudrapur Tripathi Bhawan in Khajani area, and his associates. The police have seized all documents and evidence linked to the firm and are now working to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to the fraud.
Investigating officers noted that the case is not limited to a single fake firm. It serves as a crucial step in preventing such tax evasion and establishing stricter controls over fraudulent operations. Officials added that the department remains vigilant across the state to monitor similar activities and safeguard government revenue.
Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Fake Firms
A senior officer from the Special Investigation Branch stated that strict action will be taken against offenders using fake firms to evade taxes. Each case is being examined in depth using technical and financial documentation to uncover the full network behind the fraud.
Police sources confirmed that the investigation team may conduct raids at other locations linked to the firm owner and his associates. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to identify individuals or agents who aided the fraudulent activities.
Considering the gravity of the case, the State Tax Department has handed all related documents and evidence over to the police. Both the department and the police are collaborating to ensure no similar frauds occur in the future and that government revenue is protected.
Authorities have appealed to citizens to report any knowledge of such fake firms or tax evasion. This step is not only aimed at preventing revenue loss but also at promoting economic transparency and protecting honest businesses across the state.
