What is E-Sugam?

Karnataka state commercial taxes dept mandates dealers to submit online, details of every consignment valued at more than Rs 20000 and obtain a valid e-sugam number against it. “Simple uploading of goods arrival and movement” as the acronym spells out aims to curb corruption and harassment at check posts while making the system more transparent and accountable. Ultimately the system aims to link e-sugam to invoices and VAT refunds to reduce tax evasion.