COPA Orders Probe into Under-Invoiced Coal Imports for VAT Evasion

• The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) will investigate under-invoicing of coal imports for the Norochcholai thermal power plant to evade VAT payment.
• COPA examined audit reports of Sri Lanka Customs for 2019, 2020, and 2021 and ordered a further probe into the matter.
• As much as Rs.187 million has been undercharged through under-invoicing.
• COPA also highlighted the use of fake local information to obtain excess funds for a private institution involved in a water development project.
• COPA recommended a report on this matter to be given within a month.
• The introduction of new technology by Customs and amendments to the Customs Ordinance Act were also discussed at the Committee meeting.

Source: lankaweb.com

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