GST evasion cases in Karnataka have surged dramatically in the financial year 2024-25, increasing five-fold to over £39,577 crore, the highest in three years. This escalation in detected evasion, revealed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, involved 1,254 cases, nine arrests, and £1,623 crore in voluntary recoveries. The Finance Minister also clarified that Central GST authorities have not issued notices based on UPI transactions, attributing these to State GST field offices, amidst ongoing trader protests in Bengaluru.
Karnataka has recorded a dramatic five-fold surge in GST evasion detected by CGST officers in 2024-25, reaching Rs 39,577 crore, the highest in three years. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed the figures in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday, highlighting a sharp escalation in enfo
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FAQ :
In FY25, the total value of GST evasion detected in Karnataka by CGST officers reached £39,577 crore.
The FY25 figure represents a five-fold surge compared to FY24 (£7,202 crore) and is higher than FY23 (£25,839 crore).
In FY25, CGST authorities registered 1,254 cases and made nine arrests.
A total of £1,623 crore was recovered through voluntary tax payments in FY25.
No, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that Central GST authorities have not issued any notices based on UPI transactions; these were sent by State GST field offices.