Archive · 26 Sep 2026
CGST Officers Detect ₹5.6 Crore GST Evasion in Telangana
Tax officers in Telangana investigated a company called Sri Tirumala Services.
They say the company falsely claimed to be a Special Economic Zone unit.
This status can allow certain goods to be bought without paying GST.
Officials said the company was not eligible for that benefit.
They also said the approval letter used by the company was bogus or fabricated.
The company allegedly bought goods worth about ₹30 crore without paying GST.
Officials estimated the unpaid tax at ₹5.6 crore.
The company’s proprietor, Dara Ravi Kishore, was arrested on September 24.
A court sent him to judicial custody for 14 days, while the investigation continues.
Rangareddy CGST officers detected alleged GST evasion of ₹5.6 crore by Sri Tirumala Services.
The firm allegedly claimed it was a Special Economic Zone unit to obtain GST registration.
Investigators found the Letter of Approval supporting the SEZ claim was allegedly bogus or fabricated.
The firm allegedly procured goods worth about ₹30 crore as zero-rated supplies without paying GST.
Proprietor Dara Ravi Kishore was arrested on September 24 and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.
- Who
- Rangareddy CGST officers investigated Sri Tirumala Services and its proprietor, Dara Ravi Kishore.
- What
- Officers detected alleged GST evasion of ₹5.6 crore linked to a fraudulent SEZ claim.
- When
- Kishore was arrested on September 24; the articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- The investigation involved the firm’s premises in Sri Nagar Colony, Palwancha, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana, and Kishore’s residence.
- Why
- The firm allegedly used a fraudulent SEZ declaration to obtain zero-rated supplies without paying GST.
- Alleged tax evasion
- ₹5.6 crore
- Firm
- Sri Tirumala Services
- Proprietor
- Dara Ravi Kishore
- Value of supplies
- About ₹30 crore
- Claimed status
- Special Economic Zone unit
- Arrest date
- September 24
- Court action
- 14-day judicial custody