38.6c New Delhi, India, Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Top Stories Supreme Court
Political NEWS Legislative Corner Celebstreet International Videos
Subscribe Contact Us
close
Business

Aligarhs Kachori Seller, With Rs 70 Lakh Annual Turnover, Gets Notice For Tax Evasion

By LawStreet News Network      25 June, 2019 12:00 AM      0 Comments
Aligarhs Kachori Seller, With Rs 70 Lakh Annual Turnover, Gets Notice For Tax Evasion

A small outlet selling steaming and spicy kachoris - a popular snack in Uttar Pradesh - in a narrow lane of Aligarh has left the commercial tax sleuths astounded.

Following a complaint with the commercial tax department, the shop, known as 'Mukesh Kachori', came under the lens of the tax department which found that Mukesh Kumar (Owner of the outlet) has a whopping annual turnover of around Rs 60-70 lakh but does not pay any tax.

During a search conducted by the officials of special investigating branch (SIB) of commercial tax department (Aligarh range), it was found that Mukesh was a crorepati but did not have GST (goods and services tax) registration.

Located near Seema cinema hall, the shop is running for 10-12 years and earned a name in due course of time. Mukesh begins selling 'kachoris' and 'samosas' in the morning and continues through the day. The line of customers never seems to end.

Deputy commissioner, commercial tax, Ravindra Pal Singh Kauntiye, said: We had to search for the outlet. We initially conducted a recce by watching the turnout of customers at different timings. After making an assessment, we got a search warrant on June 21. During the survey, the seller himself gave out the details which indicated that his turnover was in lakhs of rupees.

Kauntiye, along with joint commissioner HPR Dixit, assessed the volume of raw material, number of customers, fuel used to make an estimate of Mukeshs income.

According to officials, the annual turnover of Mukesh might go beyond Rs 1 crore.

Till March 31, businessmen having a turnover above Rs 20 lakh were required to have registration for the goods and services tax (GST) but from April 1, the limit has gone up to Rs 40 lakh. This kachori seller, despite having a high turnover, had no GST registration, Kauntiye said.

We have issued notice to Mukesh who has expressed readiness to have GST registration, Kauntiye added.

According to officials, there are about 600 kachori sellers in Aligarh and they are suspecting massive tax evasion by such roadside stalls selling snacks.



Share this article:

User Avatar
About:


Leave a feedback about this
TRENDING NEWS

sc-to-hear-plea-on-august-8-seeking-time-bound-restoration-of-statehood-to-jammu-and-kashmir
Trending Judiciary
SC to Hear Plea on August 8 Seeking Time-Bound Restoration of Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir

SC to hear plea on Aug 8 seeking time-bound restoration of statehood to J&K, citing violation of federalism and delay despite govt assurance.

05 August, 2025 01:45 PM
sc-cancels-bail-of-ex-dhfl-promoter-dheeraj-wadhawan-in-42000-crore-bank-fraud-case
Trending Judiciary
SC Cancels Bail of Ex-DHFL Promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan in ₹42,000 Crore Bank Fraud Case

SC cancels bail of ex-DHFL promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan in ₹42,000 cr bank loan scam case; directs him to surrender within 2 weeks despite medical plea.

05 August, 2025 05:34 PM

TOP STORIES

sc-directs-telangana-speaker-to-decide-disqualification-petitions
Trending Judiciary
SC directs Telangana Speaker to decide disqualification petitions against 10 rebel BRS MLAs within 3 months [Read Order]

SC orders Telangana Speaker to decide disqualification pleas against 10 rebel BRS MLAs within 3 months, stressing swift action on political defections.

31 July, 2025 04:58 PM
sc-to-first-consider-maintainability-of-review-against-2022-judgment-on-eds-powers-under-pmla
Trending Judiciary
SC to first consider maintainability of review against 2022 judgment on ED's powers under PMLA

SC to first decide if review pleas on ED powers under PMLA are maintainable; hearing on Karti Chidambaram’s plea set for August 6.

01 August, 2025 10:58 AM
sc-recalls-may-2-judgment-scrapping-jsw-steels-resolution-plan-for-bhushan-power-and-steel-ltd
Trending Business
SC recalls May 2 judgment scrapping JSW Steel's resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd

SC recalls its May 2 verdict cancelling JSW Steel’s ₹19,300 Cr resolution plan for Bhushan Power; matter to be heard afresh on August 7.

01 August, 2025 11:13 AM
electronic-communication-not-valid-mode-of-service-of-notice-under-section-35-bnss-sc
Trending Judiciary
Electronic communication not valid mode of service of notice under Section 35 BNSS: SC [Read Order]

SC holds WhatsApp or email not valid for notice under Section 35 BNSS due to arrest risk; personal service required to safeguard liberty.

01 August, 2025 11:25 AM

ADVERTISEMENT


Join Group

Signup for Our Newsletter

Get Exclusive access to members only content by email