<h1>Karnataka Won't Pursue 2-3 Year Old GST Cases; Traders Must Register If Above Thresholds</h1> The Karnataka government announced it will not pursue Goods and Services Tax (GST) cases that are 2-3 years old, following protests by small traders over GST notices issued based on UPI transaction data. The government clarified that notices were legally issued to traders exceeding specified turnover thresholds to prompt GST registration and compliance. The Chief Minister assured that traders dealing in exempted goods will not be required to register or pay taxes and that arrears from past years will not be collected if traders register and comply going forward. Opposition parties criticized the government for setting revenue targets and pressuring tax officials to issue notices. The Commercial Taxes Department emphasized that notices are preliminary and recipients may respond with evidence to avoid demands. The government's decision led to the withdrawal of a planned strike by trade associations, with commitments to improve taxpayer assistance and ensure lawful business practices.