GST Department Unearths Rs 127.46 Crore Turnover Suppression in Bar Hotels

Last updated: 29 September 2025


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The Kerala State GST Department has discovered significant tax evasion totalling Rs 12 crore, stemming from Rs 127.46 crore in suppressed turnover. This was revealed during a surprise inspection operation named 'Prancing Pony' targeting 45 bar hotels suspected of under-reporting sales and failing to file GST returns. The department has vowed strict action against those found guilty and plans to continue similar crackdowns across the state.

The Kerala State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Department has uncovered massive tax evasion during surprise inspections at bar hotels across the state. According to an official statement released on Saturday, the enforcement and intelligence wings detected turnover suppression of Rs 127.46 crore and
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FAQ :

The Kerala GST Department detected turnover suppression amounting to Rs 127.46 crore.

The evasion of GST tax amounted to Rs 12 crore.

The special drive was code-named "Prancing Pony".

A total of 45 bar hotels were inspected during the operation.

The Kerala State GST Commissioner confirmed that further investigations are underway and assured stringent action against bar hotels found guilty of tax evasion.

Yes, the department has indicated that similar enforcement drives will continue across the state in the coming weeks.




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