Telangana Vigilance & Enforcement detects Rs 228 crore tax evasion in 2025, recovers massive revenue

Hyderabad: The Vigilance & Enforcement (V&E) Department recorded significant gains in curbing tax evasion and enforcing regulatory compliance across Telangana during 2025.

The department detected tax evasion worth Rs 228.31 crore, realising a substantial portion of it through intensified inspections and enforcement drives.

According to the Department’s Annual Press Note for January to December 2025, focused action across multiple sectors not only boosted revenue recovery but also helped prevent irregularities and safeguard public interest.

Improved enquiry disposal

During the year, as many as 292 enquiries were entrusted to the Department, while 480 enquiries were completed and reports submitted by field units, reflecting improved efficiency in enquiry disposal.

Major tax recovery

The Department detected tax evasion amounting to Rs 228.31 crore, out of which Rs 2,213.58 crore was realised, contributing significantly to the State exchequer.

Penalties and taxes worth Rs 12.51 crore collected

As part of routine enforcement activities, V&E teams conducted 203 route checks across the State. During these operations, 18,137 vehicles were inspected, leading to the booking of 3,994 cases. Penalties and taxes amounting to Rs 12.51 crore were collected.

Civil supplies violations uncovered

In the Civil Supplies sector, the Department carried out 451 inspections covering Fair Price Shops (FPS), MLS points and private premises. These inspections resulted in the booking of 53 cases under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, 38 IPC cases and 24 other cases.

Additionally, 24 vehicles were seized and essential commodities worth Rs 2,114.95 crore were confiscated.

Focus on seed procurement and vehicle overloading

Special focus was placed on sensitive and priority areas, including cotton procurement, paddy procurement, seed procurement, distribution of urea, and overloading of passenger and transport vehicles.