Raise Voice again GST Fraud. Govt. probe against big names for anti-profiteering

Indian government sending Notices related to Anti-profiteering to the names such as McDonald's, Lifestyle, Honda on GST rates.

This is a good move. I think:

1. Government have to be very Aggressive, Honest and Transparent in taking such actions against the companies who don't comply. They should be sent notices, fined and allow them to correct with penalty. Few raids/notices will help the system to straight up.

2. We citizen should raise the Red Flag towards any such activities. There are portals and helplines setup but we don't care (which of course includes me) and have time to raise any query. Yes the portal needs to be easy and user-friendly but we will only know all this once we try to raise any query. So I feel we should be an aware citizen and Speak Up if we don't like or have problems. Criticizing the government (and I mean any govt. be it BJP or Congress or AAP etc.) by sitting home will not help. It's time for a change and take things in our hand - In a Positive and Constructive way. 

Some Details from GSThelplineindia.com

"Actions against GST Fraud

For any type of GST fraud related complaints, customers are advised to contact the GST Helpdesknumber and/or email id mentioned below.

GST Help Desk Number: 0120-4888999
GST Help Email: helpdesk@gst.gov.in
In addition to this, GST fraud affected people can also follow one or all of the following measures.

Contact GST-fraud complaint helpline number at 011-23370115
There are many unofficial GST forums and boards where you can share your complaint with complete description. It may not help you find the resolution of your query but it will certainly help other users.

Report GST Fraud Here

Contact CBEC Mitra Helpdesk via email at:

cbecmitra.helpdesk@icegate.gov.in or Toll-Free Number 1800 1200 232
You may also contact your regional or state GST helpline to file a complaint against a fraudulent activity or dealer.

Make sure to check the applicable GST rate on a product and/or service online before paying any tax amount to a dealer. The government has launched a “GST RATE Finder App” that you can use to find the exact GST rate for any item or service.

You can also share your GST fraud related complaints and/or questions on our free GST helpline website or mobile app. We will try our best to resolve your issues as early as possible on our end or forward it to the concerned government authority if needed.

Anyone is allowed to file a complaint using any of the options above against any shopkeeper/dealer charging unethical GST tax amount or a fake person pretending to be a GST officer. Further, for any GST fraud related assistance, comment below, we will suggest you the best measures for the same."

Source:

• Article on GST Probe: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/anti-profiteering-at-least-5-entities-issued-notices/articleshow/62330856.cms
• How to Report Tax Fraud: http://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/what-happens-charged-gst-wrongly-incorrect-report-tax-fraud-complaint/story/264663.html