72 inter-State tourist buses booked in Ernakulam for tax evasion
Demand notices issued to recover more than ₹1 crore in tax dues from the vehicles
The Motor Vehicles department in Kerala has booked 72 inter-State tourist bus operators for tax evasion, following a surprise inspection in Ernakulam district. The operation, conducted by nine squads, uncovered violations such as unpaid road tax, unauthorized transport of goods, improper use of high-security registration plates, and excessively bright lights.
The inspection, led by Deputy Transport Commissioner Saji Prasad and others, aimed to recover over ₹1 crore in tax from the vehicles. The MVD emphasized that the inspections were conducted without causing inconvenience to passengers. This intensified effort follows a Kerala High Court order directing the collection of State tax from inter-State tourist buses.
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