GST officers must not resort to violence during search: Telangana HC

The Tax Department’s allegation was on tax evasion of ₹5 crore by the petitioner The Telangana High Court has asked Goods & Services Tax officials not to use violence against tax assessees or their relatives and employees during search, investigation or interrogation. “The respondents shall not use any acts of violence or torture against petitioner or their employees in furtherance of enquiry…