A team of the Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) Delhi West Commissionerate busted an illegal manufacturing unit of gutka, pan masala, and other tobacco products in Delhi, seizing goods worth Rs 4 crores. The officials estimated a total GST evasion of more than Rs 830 crores.
The information about the same was shared in a press release on January 2, detailing the materials and products seized from the site.
“On basis of the search at the premise of manufacture, it was found that illegal manufacturing of gutkha/pan masala/tobacco product was going on, evidenced by a godown, machines, raw materials and manufactured products at the premises,” the press release said.
The team’s search led to a seizure of finished gutkha and raw materials such as chuna, sadakattha, and tobacco leaves from the factory. In addition, 65 labourers were found working at the illegal manufacturing unit, according to the press release.
“The finished product of gutkha is being supplied to…