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Mangaluru: Big Bazaar Attavar raided for not reducing GST rates

  •   Sat, Nov 25 2017 04:04:03 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)

Mangaluru, Nov 25: The officials from the department of weights and measures raided Big Bazaar shop in Attavar on Saturday, November 25 following allegations of cheating in GST rates.

It was revealed after the raids that the mall was selling the many items at higher price even though the union government has reduced GST on 173 products including soaps from 18% to 9% from November 15. They were selling the products at same MRP fixed before reduction of GST.

“Thousands of consumers have been cheated by this. They have to be cautious while shopping,” said an official.

Officials said that they will visit more shopping malls in the city for verification.

A case of cheating has been registered against Big Bazaar.
  

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  • chaitra, mangalore

    Mon, Nov 27 2017

    I am happy that Attavar Big Bazaar is raided.. The reason is not GST(but still I am happy) but for some other reason

    In 2017 mid, I went to attavar bigbazzar to buy an Prestige Gas Stove , that day was the discount day..
    Assume the stove price is 5000 and they were given 25% discount so actually mrp after discount should be 3750, but they mentioned it as 4200. When I asked about it(25% discount price) to a lady who was incharge of that section, she told the calculation comes for higher end. Being educated, I acted like to believe what they told

    After seeing that stove and inquiring about that i went to other department.

    When I came back to same spot after 30 min. The discount is changed from 25% to 20% I was shocked to see it..
    Again I asked (argued) the same lady about discount, she told it is big bazzar rule..
    Same, being educated, I acted like to believe what they told

    I had no option but I wanetd to buy the stove

    My question is where big bazzar discount price is keep on changing for every hour?

    Caution for buyers, if you find good discount, purchase at same time without making 5 min delay.. or else big bazzar worker might change the discount price..

    Attavar Big Bazaar has worst service and they tell lies

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  • Nitesh, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 26 2017

    Even kulur skanda hotel must raid. Bcz they are charging same rate even after reduction of gst

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  • Rakesh, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 26 2017

    With due respect to all who commented and irrespective of who is ruling, This is the grave blunder from Govt to change rules overnight as per their whims and fantasies. Have anyone thought of the below practical issues faced by all traders, manufactures due to GST and its implementation.?
    1. Till July 1st there was no clear information on which goods fall under which category and Govt was busy in changing everything everyday.
    2. When GST was implemented, tax rate for most of the FMCG goods raised from 14.5% to 18% and 28% and that time did the Big Bazar or any traders increased the MRP.? Instead they had to absorb the increased tax burden on their own with hope to get the refund from Govt which is still a hope only and not realized so far.
    3. Now when the GST rates are reduced all want the prices to be reduced. for the Stock puchased before 15th Nov at 28% GST, who is going to compensate the trader for the tax difference.

    Instead of playing this trial and error drama, Govt should have implemented the new tax regime after fixing the errors and glitches which would have been welcomed by all.

    True fact is someone need expertise to ascertain and fix the errors which the the Implementing Body lacks.

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  • Vikram, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 26 2017

    Sir,
    Please go through the GST properly. GST has not only replaced VAT, it has also repalced excise, some import duties, service tax and various other taxes. Dont compare GST rates with only VAT rates. Please gather more information before making a comment. Please consult a chartered accountant for more clarity. Because you have totally misunderstood GST as many other people have.

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  • Rakesh, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 26 2017

    Sir,

    I fully agree with your point that GST had replaced many other taxes including exercise but unfortunately its not enough to agree with your thought.

    For you it may be easy to comment but unless you swim the waters you cant feel the depth my friend.

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  • Ganesh KS, Mumbai Suburban

    Sun, Nov 26 2017

    I fail to understand how can Big Bazar be raided for selling goods on MRP rates...??. They must have purchased these goods by paying 18% gst and hence the old MRP labels are there. Now suddenly the govt has revised the gst so what can the Big Bazar do about it. Are they expected to sell at a loss..??. Its the fault of the govt. They have implemented the gst in a very haphazard manner. Maybe Arun Jaitley did not know its implications because GST was not their creation as they had stolen this idea from Manmohan Singh

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  • NN, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 26 2017

    The extra tax collected does not belong to the merchant. It should be recovered with penalty and deposited with the local consumer courts. Aggrieved customers can claim it back by providing proof of purchase. Unclaimed money can be used for better functioning of consumer courts. It is a fair game.

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  • Ruchir Agarwal, mangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    I dont think the establishment is cheating . they may be having the goods of prior GST reduced MRP. Now the establishment cant change the label of the company . The Govt. only is responsible for the mess the business man is into ,by these frequent changes

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  • mahesh, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 26 2017

    Govt had given them 15 days and also said that if they cannot change the label, they should make changes in the billing system and bill them less. This change doesnt take much time.
    You can blame the govt all you want, but you will see the price reduction soon in these stores.

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  • moshu, mangaluru

    Sun, Nov 26 2017

    Fully agree. This will happen when a LLB degree holder becomes finance minister.

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    It will be very difficult, if not impossible for the government to control this kind of cheating by the traders.
    Every businessman wants to have more profit, and the current situation of confusion and ignorance about the GST rates for different goods makes it easier for them to cheat the public.

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  • FutureCM, Kudla

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Thank god you saved us officials by doing this raid. Proud of you those dedicated officials.

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  • Tom Cat, Navi Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Big bazaar and other supermarket charges and make business in plastic carry bags and authorities turn a blind eye. Something Something.

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  • Praveen s, Permannur

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Because of govt negligence mrp was fixed ..production done on mrp of 799 _.internal tax break ups customers not going to see..he buy 799 products.. And all retailers doing more profits...its useless idea by Arun joootly that calling press meet and doing increase and decrease tax rate....fooling by govt.. Looters ruling India

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  • Ravinder Murthy, Mangaluru

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    An excellent job by the authorities of commercial taxes. A new confidence has arisen towards our central government leadership. Thank you Modi sir and your team for caring for us.

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  • S. Vijayan, Mangalore, Bangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Excellent job and officers raided this shop from Mangalore, not from Delhi.

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    There are many hotels in Hampankatta which have not reduced the prices after the reduction in GST. When I questioned the Taj Mahal Cafe, their contention was that they never increased the prices even after the GST was introduced. I am baffled by this reply. May be some readers can throw light on this.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Possible.
    Some businesses opted to pay gst from their profit without increasing prices.
    If you remember price of masal dosa during may2017 and compare with today's rate...

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  • Rampanna, Udupi

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Its simple. It is called "ullu banaving"

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  • mahesh, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Good move, a few raids like this and these cheaters will come in line.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Not only in Big Bazaar, there are many shops they loot the money in the name of GST. This system has brought only to loot money.

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  • Naseeruddin, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    This is so confusing how are we to know which goods stand for which category of tax

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Good.. Now people will save lot of money...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Arrest Kishore Biyani owner of Big Bazar who is from Gujarat ...

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  • Prashant Karkera, Hejamady/Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Honorable Sir, he is not from Gujarat, he is marwadi, his forefathers moved to Mumbai in 18th century from Rajashtan, get your general knowledge corrected.

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  • mahesh, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Good answer
    Hatred for Modi is blinding his views.
    They forget to read history as well.

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  • H.Dsouza, Kodagu / Mangaluru

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    Baba Jossey, He is from Rajasthan,

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 25 2017

    i want my money back.

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