Raipur, July 26<\/p>\n
In line with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai\u2019s zero-tolerance policy against corruption and his commitment to ensure transparency in government procurement, the State GST Department conducted a major raid on M\/s Shyam Surgical, a prominent surgical and medical equipment supplier based in Raigarh. The firm supplies medical goods to government hospitals not only in Chhattisgarh but also in neighbouring states like Jharkhand and Odisha.<\/p>\n
According to initial findings from the State GST Department\u2019s investigation, the supplier executed government supplies worth approximately \u20b948 crore to the Health Department over the past 4\u20135 years, while the actual purchase value of the goods was merely \u20b910 crore. The probe revealed that the firm inflated prices 4 to 5 times over the purchase value, reaping profits of 400 to 500 percent.<\/p>\n
To hide these inflated profits and evade tax liabilities, the business owner floated three additional firms in the names of his family members \u2013 Rahul Enterprises, Narayani Healthcare, and P.R. Enterprises. These shell firms were used to conduct internal transactions that created a fa\u00e7ade of genuine purchases and sales, ultimately leading to an estimated \u20b91 crore in GST evasion.<\/p>\n
Acting on clear directives from CM Sai, Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary had earlier instructed officials to maintain strict vigilance over government supply contracts and swiftly identify any irregularities. It was under this mandate that the State GST Department launched its investigation and carried out the enforcement action.<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Sai has reiterated that the state government will not tolerate any form of corruption, especially in sectors linked to public welfare and essential services like health. \u201cSuch fraudulent practices are not just economic crimes \u2013 they are a betrayal of public trust,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
The state government has issued a stern warning to all suppliers and contractors that any individual or entity found misusing the government system to earn undue profits will face the strictest possible action.<\/p>\n
This operation stands as a strong example of the state government\u2019s honest, transparent, and public-centric administrative approach. It sends a clear message that under the leadership of CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh is firmly committed to rooting out corruption and protecting the interests of its people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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