GENERAL29 Sept 2026
CAG flags weak GST recovery, ₹2,500 crore demand gap in Odisha tax net
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged weak GST recovery in Odisha. Against more than ₹2,500 crore in GST demands, only about ₹110 crore was recovered. The audit also found excess input tax credit and gaps in e-way bill monitoring. This affects registered businesses there, so keep your invoices, credit claims and e-way bills accurate and ready.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The CAG audit found only around ₹110 crore recovered against over ₹2,500 crore in GST demands.
- It flagged excess input tax credit claims and gaps in e-way bill monitoring.
- The findings also covered taxpayers whose GST registrations had been cancelled.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:It may be wise to review your GST returns, input tax credit claims and e-way bill records for accuracy, and keep supporting documents ready in case the department asks questions.
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