GST drive: Micro & small biz fear unfair licence cancellation amid physical visits

Micro and small businesses fear unfair suspension or cancellation of goods and service tax (GST) registration amidst growing physical visits by GST officials. While GST officials are visiting premises physically to verify addresses and to detect fraudulent activities, the industry body for small businesses feels that the licence raj may return. The special drive, which is part of the two-month nat…