Sat Dec 07 09:10:45 UTC 2024: ## Over 120 Income Tax Officials Raid Andaman and Nicobar Islands Businesses
**Port Blair, December 7, 2024** – A massive Income Tax Department operation is underway in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with over 120 officials from Kolkata conducting searches at multiple locations. The raids, which began on December 4th, target suspected irregularities in tax returns and GST filings by several businessmen in the archipelago.
The I-T team is focusing on offices in Port Blair’s Church Road, Phoenix Bay, Marine Hills, Aberdeen Bazaar, Dilanipur, Babu Lane, Junglighat, MG Road, and Gurdwara Lane. Airport officials were reportedly alerted to prevent targeted businessmen from leaving the islands.
A senior I-T official confirmed the raids, stating that the operation is well-coordinated and that findings will be revealed soon. The investigation centers on suspected irregularities in tax returns and potential GST violations.
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