Times of India | Coimbatore industrial bodies allege 10% bribe demand for SGST penalty refunds, seek CM Vijay’s intervention

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Industrial associations in Coimbatore have accused officials of the commercial taxes department of demanding a 10 % “commission” from auditors as a bribe to clear long‑pending SGST penalty refunds for micro and small enterprises. The Federation of Coimbatore Industrial Associations (FOCIA) said that entrepreneurs who had already paid penalties are being asked to pay an additional 10 % to receive refunds that have been delayed for up to a year, with officials allegedly threatening further penalties for questioning the process. The associations have appealed to Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to intervene, ensure transparent processing of refunds, and halt the alleged extortionary practice.

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