GST officers must prove intent to evade tax before invoking fraud provision: CBIC

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GST officers cannot invoke fraud, wilful misstatement or suppression provisions merely because tax has not been paid or a discrepancy is found, the CBIC has clarified. Such provisions can be used only where there is specific evidence of deliberate intent to evade tax, and that evidence must be clearly set out in the show cause notice.