<h1>India's Tax Arrears Surge 18% to Rs 2.93 Lakh Crore by March 31, 2010, Direct Taxes Up 16.</h1> Tax arrears in India increased by over 18% to Rs 2.93 lakh crore as of March 31, 2010, compared to the previous year. Direct tax arrears, including income tax, corporate tax, and wealth tax, rose by over 16% to Rs 2.48 lakh crore from Rs 2.13 lakh crore at the end of 2008-09. Indirect tax arrears, covering central excise, customs, and service tax, grew by over 30% to Rs 44,212 crore, up from Rs 33,790 crore at the end of 2008-09, according to the Minister of State for Finance in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.