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Nalanda Tax Dept Issues Notices to 400 Businesses with Zero Cash Tax, Collects ₹1.7 Lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Bihar commerce tax department has sent notices to 400 traders in Nalanda who have been operating since FY 2017‑18 but reported zero cash tax and were unregistered under GST. To date, the department has recovered ₹1.7 lakh in taxes.
The Bihar commerce tax department has identified 400 traders in Nalanda district who, despite operating continuously since the financial year 2017‑18, have consistently reported zero cash tax and remain unregistered under the Goods and Services Tax regime.
In a crackdown aimed at curbing tax evasion, the department has issued formal notices to these businesses, demanding compliance and the payment of pending dues. The notices also highlight the absence of GST registration, a statutory requirement for businesses with turnover above the prescribed threshold.
To date, the enforcement action has resulted in the recovery of ₹1.7 lakh in taxes from the affected traders. The department has stated that further investigations will be conducted to ascertain additional liabilities and to ensure full compliance.
Officials emphasize that the move serves as a warning to other traders in the region, underscoring the importance of accurate tax reporting and adherence to GST registration norms.
In a crackdown aimed at curbing tax evasion, the department has issued formal notices to these businesses, demanding compliance and the payment of pending dues. The notices also highlight the absence of GST registration, a statutory requirement for businesses with turnover above the prescribed threshold.
To date, the enforcement action has resulted in the recovery of ₹1.7 lakh in taxes from the affected traders. The department has stated that further investigations will be conducted to ascertain additional liabilities and to ensure full compliance.
Officials emphasize that the move serves as a warning to other traders in the region, underscoring the importance of accurate tax reporting and adherence to GST registration norms.