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The Enforcement Wing (South Zone) of the Commercial Taxes Department has unearthed widespread GST evasion nearing Rs 100 crore during an intensive tax enforcement drive across Bengaluru's major commercial markets. The large-scale operation targeted multiple evasion-prone sectors and exposed deep-rooted practices of suppressed turnover, fake billing, and unregistered businesses. Inspections Across Bengaluru's Busy Trade Hubs Over the past 10 days, officials carried out more than 500 coordinated
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FAQ :
The Commercial Taxes Department has uncovered nearly Rs 100 crore in GST evasion.
The drive targeted major commercial markets including Chickpet, S.P. Road, Avenue Road, J.C. Road, B.V.K. Iyengar Road, and adjoining areas.
The main types of evasion found include suppressed turnover, fake billing, unregistered businesses, and inter-state goods transported without valid tax invoices.
Sectors with historically high tax-evasion risk include electronics, automobile spares, gift articles and novelty items, dry fruits and confectionery, and hardware, paints, iron, steel, and cement.
Businesses found operating without mandatory GST registration despite crossing the Rs 40 lakh turnover threshold have been instructed to register immediately or face penalties and prosecution.
Yes, nearly 1,000 bags of gutkha and pan masala were seized at Yeshwantpur railway station for being transported without documentation or proof of GST payment. Additionally, over 75 vehicles carrying scrap without invoices were intercepted.
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