Rajasthan’s commercial taxes machinery has stepped up its enforcement push against suspected tax evasion, with six business establishments across the state coming under scrutiny and nearly ₹1.01 crore realised during the checks. According to the state government’s Department of Information and Public Relations, the recoveries were made either through voluntary deposits or by crediting money into electronic cash ledgers during survey and inspection action. The latest round of action is part of a broader effort to protect revenue at a time when tax authorities across India are focusing more closely on input tax credit mismatches, unaccounted stock and sales suppression. The department said the cases examined in Rajasthan included possible unbilled purchases and sales, discrepancies between declared and physical inventory, and irregular claims of input tax credit under the GST framework. Ajmer trader deposits ₹30 lakh during inspection. First reported by Department of Information and Public Relations, Rajasthan.
One of the larger recoveries came from a fireworks business in Ajmer, where officials examined the premises of M/s Revtilal Satyendrakumar Jain in the Kesar Ganj area. The inspection was triggered by concerns over possible undeclared stock and mismatches in input tax credit reported in GST returns for 2022-23 and 2023-24.The department had initially estimated a potential tax exposure of ₹20 lakh to ₹25 lakh in the case. During the proceedings, the taxpayer deposited ₹30 lakh voluntarily, according to the release. Officials are now continuing a detailed verification of the books of accounts and tax filings linked to the business. Marble and mineral trader settles ITC mismatch in Kishangarh
In Kishangarh, another Ajmer district business, M/s Shri Bihari Products, came under examination for its marble, granite and mineral-related trade. The department reviewed GST filings for several financial years and found issues linked to differences between GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B input tax credit claims, along with inconsistencies in declared tax liability. The taxpayer accepted the additional ITC-related discrepancy and deposited ₹11.70 lakh as tax and ₹1.52 lakh as interest, taking the total payment to ₹13.22 lakh through DRC-03. The department has asked the trader to submit the remaining documents within seven days so that the outstanding discrepancies can be verified. Makrana unit faces bill-related scrutiny
A marble business in Makrana, M/s Aman Marble Industries, was also inspected after officials suspected purchases and sales without proper invoices and excessive use of input tax credit while adjusting tax liability. During the check, the firm’s representative accepted the verified discrepancies and deposited ₹20 lakh into the electronic cash ledger. The department seized certain loose papers and documents for further examination. A summons has also been issued seeking the production of purchase and sale bills, account books and other records needed for verification. Jaipur manufacturers and retailers also under the scanner
In Jaipur, M/s Manohar Lal and Sons, located at Chaura Rasta, was examined over alleged use of blocked input tax credit under Section 17(5) of the GST Act and possible stock discrepancies. The taxpayer deposited ₹14.18 lakh through DRC-03, including ₹12.33 lakh as tax and ₹1.85 lakh as penalty, for the period from April to September 2026, according to the department’s statement. Further summons have been issued for scrutiny of the remaining records and accounting details.A separate Jaipur-based case involved a plastic products manufacturer, reflecting how the department’s enforcement action is now reaching across sectors, from traditional trading businesses to organised manufacturing units. Tax officials have been increasingly looking at whether businesses are inflating credit claims or failing to align stock records with actual movement of goods. Grocer in Begun pays up after sales suppression concerns
In Begun in Chittorgarh district, M/s Paras General Store was checked on suspicion of hiding actual sales and business turnover. The department estimated a potential tax liability of around ₹12 lakh at the preliminary stage. After the inconsistencies were explained to the trader’s representative, the taxpayer deposited ₹11.20 lakh through DRC-03. A summons under Section 70 of the GST Act has been issued, directing the business to appear with account books and relevant documents for further proceedings. Jaitaran trader admits stock shortage and missing invoices
Another inspection in Jaitaran targeted M/s Godavari Enterprises, which trades in ghee, edible oil, dry fruits and grocery items. Officials suspected that sales were being concealed and that tax invoices had not been issued for certain transactions. During physical verification, the department found a shortage in stock. The trader admitted the irregularities at the preliminary stage and deposited ₹11.62 lakh through DRC-03, including ₹10.10 lakh as tax and ₹1.52 lakh as penalty. The department has asked the taxpayer to appear on October 23 with the remaining documents and for valuation of the physical stock. The commercial taxes department said each of the cases will undergo deeper scrutiny of purchase and sale records, GST returns, inventory position and input tax credit claims. Any residual liability detected after verification will be pursued under the law. The wider message from the drive is clear: authorities are tightening checks on businesses that may be under-reporting sales, trading without invoices or claiming credit they are not entitled to. For compliant taxpayers, the department said the aim is to preserve transparency in the tax system and protect honest businesses from unfair competition, while ensuring that revenue leakage is curbed through sustained enforcement.
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