Over 12k fake entities in GST; CBIC plans biometric authentication, tighter return filing

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is working on biometric authentication of risky entities under GST as it looks to crack down on fraudsters who are misusing the PAN and Aadhaar of other people to obtain GST registration, CBIC chief Vivek Johri said.  Johri further said that the tax authorities are also discussing some more tightening in the GST…