The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Zone in Thiruvananthapuram has detected suspected tax evasion amounting to ₹580 crore during the financial year 2024–25. The figure was released in an official communication on July 1, marking the completion of eight years of the GST regime in India.
According to the data, the anti-evasion wing of the zone booked 33 cases totalling ₹310 crore, while audit units flagged another ₹270 crore through routine checks. The zone, which covers the state of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, has reported a consistent rise in enforcement activity over the past year.
In addition to enforcement, the zone has also recorded growth in tax collections. GST revenue rose by 18% in April and May of the current financial year (2025–26) compared to the same period last year. Central Excise revenue also registered a 14% increase during the same two-month window.
Officials attribute the rise in detection to enhanced audit practices and data-based surveillance. However, the exact reasons behind the surge in revenue and enforcement outcomes have not been confirmed.
No details have been shared yet regarding the recovery status of the ₹580 crore flagged, or the current legal position of the cases. The CGST zone has not provided specific sector-wise breakdowns of the cases detected.
The zone’s chief commissioner, S K Rahman, stated that the performance reflected improved compliance and monitoring mechanisms. The data was released as part of the zone’s review on the eighth anniversary of GST implementation in India.
