Pani puri is one of the most popular street in India, which always reminds us of crowded street corners and the crunch of puris filled with spicy water and yummy fillings. These days, the Puris can be filled with so many exciting flavours to choose from! But what happens when a beloved ‘pani puri wale bhaiyya’ suddenly finds himselves in the spotlight for reasons beyond their delicious golgappas?
Recently, a panipuri seller from Tamil Nadu received a GST notice after earning an an impressive Rs. 40 lakh through online payments. This unexpected turn of events has sparked various discussions and hilarious reactions on various social media platforms.
Street food vendors have traditionally been in the informal sector, hence they have usually been exempted from paying taxes because of their small-scale business. However, with the increase in digital payment platforms such as Razorpay and PhonePe, many of these vendors are under the scanner now. The case of the Tamil Nadu panipuri vendor is a classic example, as his UPI transactions went up to Rs. 40 lakh in one year, which attracted the attention of the authorities.
Source: The Times of India
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