With the approaching festive season, a substantial increase in the inflow of goods into Mizoram is anticipated through major transit points, including Sairang Railway Station. Lengpui Airport, and road entry points such as Vairengte.
To prevent tax evasion, curb revenue leakage, and augment State tax revenue, the Enforcement Wing of the Office of the Commissioner of State Tax has identified the major routes and channels through which goods enter the State and will be intensifying inspections and checking of incoming goods across all identified entry points.
In view of the intensified enforcement activities, all trade and business establishments operating within or transporting goods into Mizoram are hereby advised to strictly ensure proper GST compliance, stated a press release
Trade and business establishments have been advised to ensure that all consignments of goods in transit or in storage are accompanied by valid and complete GST documents, including Tax Invoices and E-Way Bills, wherever applicable.
They have also been asked to cooperate with enforcement officials: and instruct transporters, delivery agents, and staff to produce the required documents promptly during inspections at entry points and transit checks.
“Non-compliance or movement of goods without valid prescribed documents will attract detention, seizure, and penalties as provided under the Mizoram Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. All stakeholders are requested to extend their full cooperation to ensure smooth movement of goods during the festive season,” the release stated.
