Mysore/Mysuru: To address widespread confusion and concerns among merchants and the business community following the recent issuance of notices, the Commercial Tax Department had organised a workshop at its premises in city on Monday. Speaking at the workshop, P.D. Shobha, In-charge Joint Commissioner (Administration Division) of Commercial Tax Department, reassured businessmen that there was no…
Small-scale traders call off protest over GST notices
July 24, 2025GST notices issued to nearly 9,000 small traders have been withdrawn: CM Bengaluru: Small-scale traders, including bakeries, condiment stores and other small businesses and vendors protesting against Goods and Services Tax (GST) notices linked to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding Rs. 40 lakh annually have called off their agitation yesterday. The strike was withdrawn…
1,314 small traders get GST notices in Mysuru Division
July 23, 2025Notices issued based on digital transactions, says Commercial Taxes Joint Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Department of Commercial Taxes has issued notices in 1,314 instances across the Mysuru Division — which includes Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya and Kodagu districts — regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration compliance. These include bakeries, confectionery stores, hotels, canteens, pan shops,…
Traders dealing in GST-exempt goods need not worry, says Tax Officer
July 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Commercial Taxes has begun collecting information on traders using data from UPI and other online payment platforms. However, since transaction records do not indicate the nature of goods sold, it is currently difficult to determine whether traders are dealing in taxable or exempt items. P.D. Shobha, In-Charge Joint Commissioner (Administration Division),…
Cash-only sales on the rise amid GST anxiety
July 23, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Amid growing concerns over Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, several small traders in Mysuru city have reportedly shifted to cash-only transactions. However, many continue to use UPI-based digital payment methods for customer convenience. At Devaraja Market, some fruit vendors — whose products are GST-exempt — have removed UPI QR codes from their stalls….
BJP launches helpline for small businessmen facing GST notices
July 21, 2025Karnataka’s actions reflect financial desperation to fulfil funds for guarantees, says Vijayendra Bengaluru: In response to tax notices issued by the Commercial Tax Department, the Karnataka BJP has launched a dedicated helpline (88842-45123) to assist small traders. The helpline will be operational from today (July 21). At the launch of the “We stand with you”…
CM chooses to deflect blame; points fingers at Centre
July 21, 2025Siddaramaiah’s earlier push for GST target of Rs. 1.20 lakh crore raises eyebrows Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that discussions will be held with the Union Government and the State’s Commercial Taxes Department to arrive at a suitable resolution regarding GST notices issued to small traders. His remarks came in response to growing reports…











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