Authorities tracking RFID data to detect GST evasion, fraud

GST authorities are comparing electronic permits issued for transporting goods and RFID tags that commercial vehicles use to pass through toll plazas to identify mismatches.

Tax authorities have started tracking Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags on commercial vehicles to detect Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion and fraud by business owners. The authorities are comparing electronic permits issued for transporting goods and RFID tags that commercial vehicles use to pass through toll plazas to identify mismatches, reported livemint.com.