Moorthy seeks exemption from GST for rice bags

Minister for Registration and Commercial Taxes P Moorthy on Tuesday demanded the central government to exempt GST for rice bags.

“Poor people have been burdened because of the GST levied on rice up to 25 kg, which is commonly bought by all. This issue will be raised at the GST Council,” he told reporters in Coimbatore.

Earlier, Moorthy addressed a meeting to create awareness on ‘Samadhan Scheme among traders from Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Salem and Hosur divisions.

“For 95,000 traders with arrears, including tax, interest and penalty for up to Rs. 50,000/- the entire amount has been waived of completely. They need not file any declaration. Other traders and firms can pay a subsidised amount under different categories,” he said.

Source: DT NEXT