Archive · 8 Jun 2025
UP CM Directs Crackdown on Fake Companies to Curb Tax Evasion
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh is cracking down on fake businesses to ensure honest taxpayers aren't cheated.
He wants to stop companies from pretending to be real to avoid paying taxes.
He's ordered officials to check these companies, cancel their registrations if they're fake, and involve the police.
The goal is to make tax collection fair, especially in areas where not much tax is being collected.
The CM is also pushing for more technology and stricter rules in the tax department to ensure transparency and efficiency in the tax system.
UP CM directed action against fake and shell companies to prevent misuse of tax facilities.
He emphasized tax evasion as a national crime impacting development and welfare.
The CM instructed officials to develop strategies for zones with below-average tax collection.
He ordered sharing information on suspicious CGST firms with the Centre for registration cancellation.
He mandated on-site inspections for newly registered firms to ensure they are genuine.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Uttar Pradesh CM directed action against fake companies and emphasized transparent tax collection.
- When
- June 7th (Saturday)
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent misuse of facilities for genuine traders and increase tax revenue.
- Action Directed By
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath
- Focus
- Fake and shell companies
- Tax Collection (April-May)
- Rs 18,161.59 crore (GST and VAT)
- Financial Year Target
- Rs 1,75,725 crore
- Main Goal
- Prevent tax evasion and ensure fair tax collection