GST fraud | CBIC asks DGFT to tighten process after star exporter pays Rs 1,650 tax seeks Rs 3.9cr refund

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has asked the Directorate General of Foreign Trade to make the accreditation system for star exporters more robust to curb tax fraud. "Since an exporter enjoying 'star' status is allowed many facilities, including reduced customs inspections, it makes for a strong case for DGFT to continuously (or annually) seek a compliance and verification r…