Centre, states decide to get tough on GST refunds amid revenue shortfall

NEW DELHI  : Central and state officials on Tuesday decided to get tough in scrutinizing claims for refund of Goods and Services Tax (GST), compulsorily investigate all fake GST refund claims and step up co-ordination between income tax and GST authorities. The move to tighten enforcement measures comes at a time the central and state governments are facing a shortfall in GST revenues. The de…