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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
CM directs Commercial Taxes dept. to curb evasion of GST
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed the Commercial Taxes department to take steps to curb evasion of payment of Goods and Services Tax. The department was asked to ensure that all the tax assessees under GST paid their taxes in time. At the same time, the department should set up a call centre to clear doubts among the tax payers. The department could leverage artificial intelligence in ensuring effective operation of the centre. The Chief Minister reviewed the functioning of the department late on Tuesday night. He wanted the officials concerned to study the implementation of GST and collection of other taxes in other States and replicate the best practices being adopted there. Steps should also be initiated to provide efficient services to the users in the offices of the Commercial Taxes department.


Deccan Herald
22-07-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka sets up helpline after bribe complaints
The Commercial Taxes department has launched a dedicated helpline to combat corruption and ensure strict action against erring staff, to address complaints regarding bribe demands by officials concerning UPI-related matters. The Additional Commissioner of Commercial Taxes said the department has received information through media and other sources that certain officers and staff have allegedly demanded bribes in connection with UPI-related issues. It has also come to the attention of the department that a few middlemen are demanding money from traders under the pretext of offering assistance in such matters, the department. Taking serious note of the issue, the department reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and assured that appropriate action would be taken against officials or staff found guilty. Traders have been urged to report any such incidents immediately by contacting the department's helpline at 18004256300, which is available from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm on working days


Hans India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Commercial Taxes Dept sets up helpline to address graft
Bengaluru: The Commercial Taxes department has launched a dedicated helpline to combat corruption and ensure strict action against erring staff, to address complaints regarding bribe demands by officials concerning UPI-related matters. In a press release, the Additional Commissioner of Commercial Taxes said the department has received information through media and other sources that certain officers and staff have allegedly demanded bribes in connection with UPI-related issues. It has also come to the attention of the department that a few middlemen are demanding money from traders under the pretext of offering assistance in such matters, the department. Taking serious note of the issue, the department reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and assured that appropriate action would be taken against officials or staff found guilty. Traders have been urged to report any such incidents immediately by contacting the department's helpline at 18004256300, which is available from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm on working days.


News18
20-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Commercial Taxes Dept in Karnataka sets up helpline after bribe complaints
Last Updated: Bengaluru, Jul 20 (PTI) The Commercial Taxes department has launched a dedicated helpline to combat corruption and ensure strict action against erring staff, to address complaints regarding bribe demands by officials concerning UPI-related matters. In a press release, the Additional Commissioner of Commercial Taxes said the department has received information through media and other sources that certain officers and staff have allegedly demanded bribes in connection with UPI-related issues. It has also come to the attention of the department that a few middlemen are demanding money from traders under the pretext of offering assistance in such matters, the department. Taking serious note of the issue, the department reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and assured that appropriate action would be taken against officials or staff found guilty. Traders have been urged to report any such incidents immediately by contacting the department's helpline at 18004256300, which is available from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm on working days. PTI GMS ROH Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.