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18% GST on commercial properties evokes strong opposition among traders in Tiruchi

The imposition of 18% Goods and Services Tax on commercial properties has evoked strong opposition from traders in Tiruchi. As per the new GST rules, effective from October 10, the tenants will have to pay 18% GST under the reverse charge mechanism. It means that small shops, including tea and coffee shops, snack stalls, betel nut stalls and others, which …

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central Government on three writ petitions challenging the three farm laws passed by the Parliament recently, which have attracted opposition from several farmers groups across the country.The bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, S A Bobde, asked the Attorney General to file a reply to the petitions within a …

It will be a contest between NDA candidate Harivansh and Opposition joint candidate Tiruchi Siva for the post of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, elections for which are scheduled for 3pm on the first day of the Parliament’s Monsoon Session on September 14. Sources say Azad has spoken to close to 10 like-minded parties, including DMK’s MK Stalin who cleared …