Sachin Malik Noida/Ghaziabad: The Uttar Pradesh Government has Consistently Emphasized its “Zero Tolerance” Policy against corruption under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. However, serious allegations continue to emerge regarding the implementation of this Policy at the field level.
According to the allegations Presented in this report, thousands of Sleeper buses travel every day through Noida and Ghaziabad towards various districts of Uttar Pradesh. It is alleged that these buses carry large Quantities of Goods on their rooftops—often Stacked up to five or six feet high—Which are reportedly transported without Proper GST Compliance, resulting in large-Scale tax Evasion.
The report further alleges that this illegal transportation network operates under the Protection of certain officials from the GST and Regional Transport Office (RTO) Departments. Unverified Claims made by sources cited in the report Suggest that illegal Payments are allegedly Collected from transport operators in exchange for allowing such activities to continue. These allegations have not been independently verified and no official confirmation has been Provided by the concerned Authorities.
The report Questions how Such large-Scale operations can allegedly continue despite the State declared Zero-Tolerance Policy on corruption. It also raises concerns about Public Safety, arguing that carrying excessive loads on the rooftops of Passenger Sleeper buses Poses a serious risk to commuters and other road Users.
The report further Claims that similar Practices have been Prohibited in Rajasthan, Where restrictions have reportedly been imposed on carrying Goods on Passenger buses in the interest of Public Safety. It Questions Why comparable action has not Yet been taken in Uttar Pradesh.
The report calls for a fair and impartial investigation into the alleged GST evasion network and the role of officials Who may be involved, if any. It also urges the Uttar Pradesh Government to take Strict action against those found responsible and to ensure effective enforcement of its Zero-Tolerance Policy.
The report concludes by Stating that additional names, documents and alleged evidence will be Presented in a Subsequent Report.
