Hyderabad CGST uncovers illegal pan masala unit with Rs 160 crore tax evasion

The Hyderabad CGST Zone has busted a clandestine pan masala and tobacco manufacturing unit operating from a tin-shed facility on the outskirts of Hyderabad in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, detecting estimated tax and cess evasion of about Rs 160 crore. Acting on specific intelligence, CGST officials conducted a search at the premises on August 20 and detected 40 undeclared FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) pouch-packing machines used for manufacturing and packing pan masala and tobacco products, including scented ‘zarda’. Around...