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Rajasthan Artisan Earns ₹15,000 Monthly Gets ₹6 Cr Tax Notice From Fake Export Firm
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 07:36 AM
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A Rajasthan footwear maker earning about ₹15,000 a month received a ₹6 crore tax notice allegedly issued by a fake Tamil Nadu export firm.
A Rajasthan artisan who makes footwear and earns roughly ₹15,000 a month has been served a ₹6 crore tax notice. The notice was allegedly issued by a fake export firm registered in Tamil Nadu. The tax authorities claim the firm had no legitimate business operations and that the notice was part of a broader scam targeting small traders.
The artisan, who has been working independently for several years, was surprised by the sudden demand for a large tax payment. He has not yet responded to the notice, but has sought legal advice to determine whether the claim is legitimate.
The case highlights the vulnerability of low‑income artisans to fraudulent tax demands. Authorities are investigating the fake firm’s registration and the authenticity of the notice. If the firm is found to be non‑existent, the artisan may be able to contest the notice and avoid a hefty penalty.
The incident has drawn attention from local trade associations, which are calling for clearer safeguards to protect small producers from similar scams.
The artisan, who has been working independently for several years, was surprised by the sudden demand for a large tax payment. He has not yet responded to the notice, but has sought legal advice to determine whether the claim is legitimate.
The case highlights the vulnerability of low‑income artisans to fraudulent tax demands. Authorities are investigating the fake firm’s registration and the authenticity of the notice. If the firm is found to be non‑existent, the artisan may be able to contest the notice and avoid a hefty penalty.
The incident has drawn attention from local trade associations, which are calling for clearer safeguards to protect small producers from similar scams.