Guwahati: The Mizoram government has launched a statewide drive against fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations after uncovering multiple cases involving forged documents and misleading information.
In a statement issued on Friday, the state taxation department said an extensive verification process had identified several suspicious GST registration applications. Many applicants were found to have submitted documents that could not be authenticated or listed business addresses where no commercial operations were taking place.
The department also discovered instances where GST registrations had allegedly been obtained using the names and property details of owners without their knowledge or consent.
According to the statement, the irregularities came to light through risk-based assessments, data analytics, and on-site inspections carried out by the taxation department.
Officials said legal action is being initiated against those involved under the provisions of the Mizoram Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
The department has urged citizens, property owners, and business establishments to exercise caution while sharing personal information, including identity documents, residential or business addresses, mobile numbers, and email addresses, for GST registration or any other business-related purposes. It stressed that such details should only be shared after proper verification.
Property owners have also been advised to carefully verify the credentials of individuals requesting consent letters, rental agreements, or other documents required for GST registration before signing or providing them.
The taxation department further appealed to the public to promptly report any suspected misuse of identity documents, unauthorized use of addresses, or suspicious GST registration activities, saying public cooperation is crucial in preventing tax fraud and safeguarding the integrity of the GST system.