Written by Hamza Shahnawaz in Taxation The enforcement drive identifies an estimated tax impact exceeding Rs30 million, with show-cause notices issued to businesses over sales tax compliance violations. The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Hyderabad has intercepted more than 30 vehicles transporting goods without digitally generated invoices during a three-day enforcement drive aimed at improving sales tax compliance and preventing tax evasion. The operation was conducted within the territorial jurisdiction of RTO Hyderabad under the directions of the Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue. It was launched in pursuance of Sales Tax General Order (STGO) No. 1(215)ST-L&P/2026/108756-R, dated September 28, 2026. During the enforcement activity, officials intercepted vehicles carrying goods belonging to taxpayers registered within the jurisdiction of RTO Hyderabad. These included businesses associated with cotton factories and other commercial establishments. The vehicles were stopped after authorities found that the goods being transported were not accompanied by digitally generated invoices, as required under the applicable digital invoicing framework. Officials recorded details of the goods, their estimated values and the corresponding tax implications before allowing the vehicles to proceed. The information collected during the inspections was subsequently used to initiate legal proceedings against the concerned taxpayers. Following the interceptions, show-cause notices were issued to the relevant businesses under…