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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 tax evasion amounting to Rs 12 crore. The special drive, code-named "Prancing Pony," was carried out between 4:30 p.m. on September 25 and the early hours of September 26. Teams inspected 45 bar h
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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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