Frozen Chicken Billed at 0% Instead of 5% GST: Kerala High Court Directs Tax Evasion Inquiry

The Kerala High Court has directed the GST department to investigate alleged tax evasion by a company that billed frozen chicken at 0% GST instead of the applicable 5% rate.

The court recorded that the petitioner, who is a chicken meat dealer, had highlighted serious allegations of tax evasion in the sale of frozen chicken in Kerala.

The court ordered authorities to examine whether the incorrect classification was intentional, potentially resulting in significant revenue loss, and take appropriate action against violations of tax laws.