Partner of Sivakasi fireworks manufacturing company arrested for Rs 22.5 crore GST, excise duty evasion

MADURAI: The managing partner of a major fireworks manufacturing group of companies in Sivakasi was arrested by officials from the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) for evasion of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and excise duty to the tune of approximately Rs 22.52 crore over a period of five years.  The arrest was following recovery of incriminating evidences for…