Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Joshi Blames Karnataka Govt for GST Notices to Small Traders
Imagine the government is like a big team, and GST is like collecting money.
Some small shopkeepers are getting letters asking for money, and they're upset.
One of the team members, Pralhad Joshi, says that the local government in Karnataka is the one sending the letters, not the main team in charge.
He says it's unfair to the small shopkeepers and that the local government is trying to avoid taking responsibility.
He explained that the local government has more power in making decisions about GST.
He also thinks that this situation could make people not trust using digital money to pay.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi blames the Karnataka government for GST notices to small traders.
Joshi refuted Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's claim that the Centre was responsible.
Joshi stated the notices were issued by the state's commercial tax department.
Joshi clarified the state controls SGST, and holds two-thirds of GST Council decision-making power.
Joshi criticized the Karnataka government for undermining trust in UPI-based digital payments.
- Who
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
- What
- Dispute over responsibility for GST notices issued to small traders.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To clarify responsibility for GST notices and address public backlash.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Responsibility
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
The Karnataka government is responsible for issuing GST notices.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
The Centre is responsible for issuing GST notices.
Digital Payments
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
The Karnataka government is undermining public trust in digital payments.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Not explicitly stated
- Politician
- Pralhad Joshi
- Subject
- GST notices to small traders
- Location
- Karnataka
- Blame
- Karnataka State Government
- Central Authority
- Not Responsible