Major tax evasion network unearthed in Bengaluru: Illegal transactions worth 100 crore exposed
Bengaluru: The Commercial Taxes Department has uncovered a large-scale tax evasion network in the state capital following a covert operation that lasted 15 days. Officials have detected concealed trade transactions worth approximately 100 crore rupees involving multiple business establishments.
Inspections were conducted in central Bengaluru, including areas like Chickpet, Avenue Road, BVK Iyengar Road, JC Road and SP Road. Through document scrutiny and data analysis, authorities found extensive instances of tax concealment. Further investigations are underway, officials confirmed.
According to the department, several traders purchased goods from New Delhi and other regions without proper billing and later sold them locally without issuing tax invoices. Items identified include electronics, automobile spare parts, gift products and dry fruits. It was also found that actual quantities purchased were significantly higher than what was declared in tax records.
Officials stated that traders dealing in iron, steel, hardware and cement supplied products directly to end customers, while issuing fake bills to contractors in order to evade tax liabilities.
During the operation, many businesses were also found to be operating without GST registration despite having taxable turnover exceeding 40 lakh rupees. Such traders have been warned and instructed to complete mandatory registration immediately.
The department has intensified monitoring of freight movement in and out of city railway stations. At Yeshwantpur Railway Station, officials seized nearly 1,000 bags of gutka, pan masala and dry fruits transported without valid documentation. Additionally, over 75 goods vehicles carrying iron scrap without proper tax invoices were taken into custody.
Authorities have reiterated that strict action will continue against those involved in tax evasion and illegal commercial activities in Bengaluru.
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Ahead of good Friday, SWR announces special train between Yesvantpur-Kannur via Mangaluru
Bengaluru: Ahead of the upcoming Good Friday festival weekend, the South Western Railway has announced a one-trip special train service between Yesvantpur Junction and Kannur via Mangaluru Junction.
According to an official released from the SWR, Train Number 06551 Yesvantpur–Kannur Express Special will depart Yesvantpur at 11.50 am on April 2 and is scheduled to arrive Kannur at 3.00 am on April 3.
In the return direction, Train Number 06552 Kannur–Yesvantpur Express Special will leave Kannur at 8.45 am on April 3 and reach Yesvantpur at 9.30 pm the same day.
The special train will halt at Kunigal, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Sakleshpura, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantawala, Mangaluru Junction, Kasaragod, Kanhangad and Payyannur.
The train composition will have two AC two-tier coaches, six AC three-tier coaches, seven sleeper class coaches, four general second class coaches.
