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The Commercial Taxes Department in Karnataka has established a helpline to address corruption complaints, particularly involving bribe demands related to UPI transactions. The department received reports that some officials and intermediaries solicited bribes from traders under the guise of assistance. It emphasized a zero-tolerance policy and urged traders to report such incidents. The state government clarified that GST is a central government matter and not under its control. Discussions with the central government are planned regarding tax notices issued to small traders, which have led some to revert to cash transactions and organize protests. State officials attributed responsibility for the challenges faced by small traders to the central government, assuring that the state would take necessary measures to protect traders' interests.
The Commercial Taxes Department in Karnataka has established a helpline to address corruption complaints, particularly involving bribe demands related to UPI transactions. The department received reports that some officials and intermediaries solicited bribes from traders under the guise of assistance. It emphasized a zero-tolerance policy and urged traders to report such incidents. The state government clarified that GST is a central government matter and not under its control. Discussions with the central government are planned regarding tax notices issued to small traders, which have led some to revert to cash transactions and organize protests. State officials attributed responsibility for the challenges faced by small traders to the central government, assuring that the state would take necessary measures to protect traders' interests.
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