Face2News/Guwahati

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed chargesheet on Tuesdsy against accused then Asstt. Commissioner, CGST, GST Commissionerate, Guwahati in a case of bribery.

A case was registered by CBI on 29.06.2024 on the complaint of a private businessman against accused then Asstt. Commissioner, CGST, GST Commissionerate, Guwahati. It was alleged that the complainant was served demand and show cause notices and that he was called a number of times to CGST office by the accused. The complainant further alleged that he had carried out civil works for which all the due taxes were paid by him. The complainant further alleged that on his visit to CGST office to enquire about the matter, said Assistant Commissioner demanded Rs. two lakh as undue advantage for passing favourable orders. After negotiations, accused allegedly agreed to accept Rs. 50,000/- as bribe.

CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting undue advantage of Rs. 50,000/- from the complainant. Subsequently, accused was arrested by CBI.

Searches were also conducted at the official and residential premises of accused at Guwahati and Hyderabad.