Bhubaneswar, March 29 -- A team of the Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) conducted multiple raids at various centres of a private coaching institute in Bhubaneswar on allegations of tax evasion.

As per reports, the raids were conducted at three places associated with Vanik Insititute by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence. It was alleged that the institute has evaded Goods and Services Tax worth lakhs of rupees.

Apart from Bhubaneswar, the GST team also carried out raids in Kolkata in this connection.

Notably, Vanik Institute provides coaching in IAS, OAS, UPSC and other competitive examinations.

As per sources, the raids at various centres of the private coaching institute started last night and are currently underway. The...