
Tiruchi traders demonstrate against 18% GST on rent
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu protests 18% GST on commercial property rents in Tiruchi, demanding withdrawal of tax.
Members of the Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu staged a demonstration in Tiruchi on Wednesday seeking withdrawal of the 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied under the Reverse Charge Mechanism on rents paid for commercial properties.
Led by Ve. Govindarajulu, state secretary of the Peramaippu, the protestors raised slogans against the move. The association has called for a reconsideration of the GST rate, arguing that the high tax is making it increasingly difficult for small-scale businesses.
The demonstration was part of the State-wide protest announced by the association.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that on the lines of the farmers’ protest that compelled the Centre to withdraw farm laws, a protest would be launched with like-minded political parties and organisations representing the poor to demand repeal of the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) and restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA).












