Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bengaluru Vendors End Strike After CM Addresses GST Notice Concerns
Small vendors in Bengaluru were worried about GST notices for their UPI transactions, causing protests.
Karnataka's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, met with the vendors and clarified the situation.
The government is only targeting those with over ₹40 lakh in annual UPI transactions for GST registration.
The CM assured them no taxes would be collected on essential goods like milk and vegetables.
He also mentioned no penalties for old tax dues, encouraging registration and future tax payments.
The opposition BJP criticized the move.
The government stated they were following the rules set by the GST Council.
The vendors decided to end their strike after these assurances.
Bengaluru vendors ended strike after CM Siddaramaiah met with trade bodies.
GST notices were issued to traders with over ₹40 lakh in annual UPI transactions.
The government clarified no taxes for exempt goods and no pursuit of old tax arrears for registration.
Trade representatives sought clarity, a helpline, and a waiver on old tax dues.
BJP criticized the notices, while the government stated it was following GST Council rules.
- Who
- Small vendors and traders and CM Siddaramaiah.
- What
- A bandh was called off after a meeting regarding GST notices issued to small vendors in Bengaluru.
- When
- Thursday, following a meeting on Wednesday.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To address concerns over GST notices and clarify tax regulations.
Government
BJP
Legality of Notices
Government
Issuing notices to small vendors is legal and is a joint responsibility.
BJP
The notices are illegal and should be withdrawn.
- GST Notice Target
- Traders with over ₹40 lakh annual UPI transactions
- GST Collection Share
- Karnataka shares 50% of revenue with the central government
- Notices Issued
- Approximately 9,000 over 2-3 years
- Exempt Goods
- Milk, vegetables, meat, and fruits
- Key Parties Involved
- CM Siddaramaiah, Trade bodies, BJP