States seek real-time access to GST returns, e-way bills

Certain states have sought real-time access to annual Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns and e-way bills in order to check tax evasion, which can potentially address the ongoing fund crunch and help compensate states for their revenue shortfall, two officials aware of the matter said requesting anonymity. Currently, these data are stored in the GST Network, which compiles reports and sends them…