Vigilance Dept Detects Rs 228 cr Tax Evasion
In the civil supplies sector, 451 inspections were carried out across fair price shops, MLA points and private premises.
Hyderabad: The Vigilance and Enforcement department detected tax evasion worth Rs 228.11 crore this year, of which Rs 213 crore was realised, contributing substantially to the state exchequer, director general Shikha Goel said on Wednesday.
She noted that in 2025, 292 enquiries were entrusted to staff, while 480 were completed and submitted by field officers, reflecting improved efficiency in disposals. As part of routine enforcement, 203 route checks were conducted, covering 18,137 vehicles. These operations led to 3,994 cases being booked and Rs 12.51 crore collected in penalties and taxes.
In the civil supplies sector, 451 inspections were carried out across fair price shops, MLA points and private premises. As a result, 53 cases under Section 6A, 38 IPC cases and 24 other cases were registered. Twenty-four vehicles were seized and essential commodities worth Rs 114.95 crore were confiscated.
“The department has focused on sensitive and priority areas such as cotton procurement, paddy procurement, seed procurement, distribution of urea, and overloading of passenger and transport vehicles. The objective is to safeguard farmers’ interests, ensure public safety and guarantee transparent implementation of government policies,” Goel said.