Car Taxation Scandal in Karnataka: A Look into the High-End Vehicle Tax Fraud

A Ferrari SF90 Stradale was spotted in Karnataka with a Maharashtra registration plate, sparking concerns about vehicle taxation.

The owner was using the car for over 18 months without paying the lifetime tax.

The Karnataka government's transportation department has been tracking the vehicle.

The RTO officers have escalated the matter to the higher department, where it has been directed to seize the car if the owner fails to comply.

The owner is eligible to pay the remaining tax to the state government.

The taxation on vehicles in Maharashtra is generally lower compared to Karnataka.

The government usually takes a flat Rs 20 lakh on such cars in financial capital, while Karnataka charges a double figure on high-end cars.

The owner might have chosen to use the car in Karnataka to save money on tax.

If the owner fails to pay the tax, the car will be seized by the authorities.

The government is taking steps to prevent such taxation frauds in the future.