Karnataka CM directs officials to check tax leakages

Bengaluru, May 7 () Karnataka Chief Minister B SYediyurappa on Thursday directed commercial tax departmentofficials to adopt strict measures to control tax leakages,with economic activities restarting in the state after easingof COVID-19 induced lockdown.

He asked officials to initiate action against those usingfake E-Way bill, misuse of time given for movement of freight,CMO in a release said.

Yediyurappa reviewed the progress made by Commercial Taxdepartment during the meeting with officials here.

Naturally due to COVID-19 induced lockdown, taxcollection have come down, the Chief Minister said anddirected officials to take measures to compensate this in thedays to come.

He also advised officials to ensure that no businessmanwas harassed as the economic activities have just restarted. KSUROH ROH