Yediyurappa on Saturday directed officials of the Commercial Taxes Department to inspect and initiate strict action by imposing fines on transport companies involved in misuse of e-way bills and other illegal activities. These teams have inspected 2.89 lakh transport vehicles and 7.46 lakh e-way bills. This is because the government has increased tax on petrol and diesel by three per cent from April 1. Petrol and diesel prices increased by ₹1.60 per litre (from 32 to 35%) and ₹1.59 per litre (from 21 to 24%). Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai and officials of the Finance and Commercial Taxes Department were present.

Source: The Hindu June 06, 2020 09:56 UTC