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Corrupt Sales Tax Officials

Reported on November 1, 2010 from Bangalore , Karnataka  ι Report #30068

I had to get my VAT certificate updated, as I had shifted my Business location to a new commercial area in Banaswadi. I had to run from pillar to post for 2 weeks, in spite of keeping my tax returns up to ********** and my auditor giving me a clean chit. After a lot of frustration my file was finally up to the table of the VAT Inspector who promptly demanded Rs.500 for every signature and to top it off the Commissioner also demanded Rs. 1000. I had no choice as I had to produce the updated VAT certificate for various other purposes.

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