A compliance audit of income tax collections from distilleries and breweries in several Indian states has revealed significant under-reporting of sales, resulting in estimated tax implications of Rs 12,800 crore over a 10-year period. The Comptroller and Auditor General found deficiencies in income tax assessment units and recommended systemic improvements to prevent such discrepancies in the future.
11 distilleries cooked books, caused Rs 13,000 crore tax shortfall: CAG
