How builders in Kerala exploit GST complications to take flat buyers for a ride

On October 29, Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) declared that it had uncovered GST fraud to the tune of Rs 420 crore during the 2021-22 fiscal. Over 10 per cent of this, evasion of over Rs 50 crore, concerned the construction sector, especially the methods used by builders to hoodwink both the consumers and the government. Top DGGI officials Onmanorama talked to sa…