« Top Headlines » Open DEMAT Account in 24 hrs  How to Change Current Period in Tally Prime Step-by-Step Guide for Users  Global Payroll Management with Tally Prime: How International Businesses Use It Beyond India  How to Manage B2B HSN Codes in Tally Prime: A Complete Guide for Businesses  How to Check Business Revenue in Tally Prime: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide  MSME Payment Rule in Tally Prime: Understanding the Law and Its Impact on Businesses in 2025 The MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Payment Rule is a legal framework introduced under th  Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) 2025 26 Meaning, Purpose, and How to Manage It in Tally Prime  GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Structure, Powers, and Its Relevance in Tally Prime Implementation  How Tally Prime Supports the Real Estate & Construction Industry in India  Comparison Between Tally Prime 6.1 and Tally Prime 6.2  How Tally Prime Renewal Helps Save My Data  Where to Buy Tally Prime 7.0 at the Best Rates Possible «  Tax concessions from a vacant house... GST to help remove cascading structures... » Sales Tax Dept cracks down on defaulters November, 30th 2007 In a major initiative against defaulting dealers, the Sales Tax Department in Maharashtra has launched a drive to prosecute the estimated 15,000 of five lakh registered dealers. "The drive began with the lodging of police complaints against seven defaulters yesterday. Police have already begun investigating activities of these dealers and our department has assured all cooperation," a senior department official said. As per procedure, dealers registered under VAT Act have to file periodical returns as per their annual tax liability. However, it was noticed that many dealers are not filing returns, the official told media. To curb this trend and punish the defaulters, the department has launched the drive and lodged police complaints against seven defaulting dealers, the official said, adding that in some serious cases, arrests cannot be ruled out. The drive against defaulters will continue for the next few months till action would be initiated against all the 15,000 registered dealers who are defaulters, the official said. "All dealers who have not filed returns so far have been directed by the Department to file returns immediately to avoid police action," the official said.