IT Dept conducts raids at restaurants in Hyderabad: Report

Hyderabad: The officials of the Income Tax Department reportedly have conducted raids at popular restaurants in Hyderabad. The raids are linked to suspicion of large-scale tax evasion.

As part of the search, the officials have searched the offices and residences linked to the restaurants.

Search at 30 locations

As per a report in TOI, the searches are being conducted at 30 locations of restaurants of three brands in Hyderabad.

The branches of these brands are located across Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts.

The teams are examining the financial records, transactions, and other documents, the report mentioned.

Food safety raids at restaurants in Hyderabad

Earlier, other restaurants in the city have faced raids by the Food Safety Department of Telangana.

The raids were carried out at 10 Absolute Barbeque outlets in September. They were conducted based on the complaints received by the commissioner of food safety.

Following the raids, items were seized, notices were issued, samples were lifted, and action has been initiated.

Now, restaurants of three other famous brands in Hyderabad are facing IT raids.