Consignment included 25 tonnes of copper scrap and around 50 tonnes of goods being transported without mandatory invoices and e-way bills
Delhi government will not tolerate tax evasion and revenue loss at any cost: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, September 2026 : The Delhi government’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) department, in coordination with railway officials, has seized a consignment of around 50 tonnes of goods, including 25 tonnes of copper scrap, at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. The total estimated value of the seized goods is around Rs 5 crore.The department had received intelligence that goods were being transported through the railway network without mandatory documents such as invoices and e-way bills. Acting on the information, the department carried out the operation in coordination with railway officials. According to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the government’s aim is not just to take action but also to put in place an effective system that ensures businesses operate transparently and every due tax is collected.
The consignment had arrived at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station on a train that originated in Renigunta, Andhra Pradesh. During the inspection, officials seized around 25 tonnes of copper scrap, estimated to be worth approximately Rs 3 crore. In addition, around 25 tonnes of mixed scrap, clothing and other goods were found, with an estimated value of around Rs 2 crore. The total estimated value of the seized goods is therefore around Rs 5 crore.
Goods Being Transported Without Mandatory Documents
The seized goods were not accompanied by the required invoices and e-way bills. The department is now conducting a detailed verification of the goods and the documents associated with them. It is also examining statutory compliance related to the transportation of goods under GST law.
According to the department, the action is an important step towards strengthening surveillance of goods transported through the railway network, in addition to road transport. Efforts are being stepped up to identify cases involving unaccounted goods, irregular documentation and possible tax evasion by increasing coordination with railway officials and monitoring railway routes more closely.
Action Against Tax Evasion to Continue: CM Rekha Gupta
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi government would not tolerate tax evasion and revenue loss at any cost. The government’s aim is not just to take action but also to put in place an effective system that ensures businesses operate transparently and every due tax is collected.
GST compliance will be strengthened by increasing surveillance across all modes of goods transportation, including the railways. Good governance, transparency and the protection of government revenue are among the Delhi government’s priorities, and strict action in accordance with the law will continue against those involved in tax evasion.
