SRINAGAR: In a significant crackdown, Special Search Teams from the State Taxes Department on Tuesday in Kashmir conducted a series of raids on numerous brick kilns situated in the Budgam district.
This operation was overseen by Shakeel Maqbool, the Additional Commissioner of the State Taxes Department, responsible for Administration and Enforcement in Kashmir.
The search revealed a troubling pattern: these brick kilns, despite surpassing the stipulated threshold, were operating without proper registration with the Goods and Service Tax (GST) department.
Consequently, they were effectively evading substantial tax liabilities. Further compounding the issue, many of these kilns were found to be operating without the licences issued by the District Administration.
During the operation, the Additional Commissioner issued clear directives to the owners of these brick kilns. They were urged to promptly register both with the District Administration and the Goods and Service Tax Department.
Additionally, they were reminded of the imperative to consistently file their returns, ensuring the accurate reporting of their sales figures.
Simultaneously, the Additional Commissioner instructed the specialised search teams to sustain their efforts against these illegal brick kilns. Legal action would be pursued against those operating without the requisite licences, in accordance with the law.
Throughout this operation, the Additional Commissioner was accompanied by Pervaiz Raina, the Deputy Commissioner of State Taxes Enforcement for Central Kashmir, alongside other dedicated officers from the department.
