In a significant development for a GST informant in Mumbai, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) authorities have confirmed to the Bombay High Court that the process for awarding a reward is underway, nearly eight years after the informant’s inputs led to tax-evasion proceedings against two firms, resulting in a recovery of ₹12.49 crore (approximately $1.5 million USD). The court, presided over by Justices Ravindra V Ghuge and Hiten S Venegavkar, noted that an assistant commissioner of CGST had clarified an erroneous statement in a previous affidavit, ensuring that the informant’s claim is being processed according to established procedures. The informant, referred to as “Mr. XYZ” for confidentiality, had filed a petition after not receiving the promised financial reward despite providing actionable intelligence in 2017. The CGST's affidavit indicated that while the reward will be quantified, it is subject to the completion of ongoing legal and insolvency proceedings involving the companies, which have delayed the payout. The authorities emphasized that the reward is discretionary and not a guaranteed right, with final amounts to be determined by a competent committee once all legal matters are resolved.