New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the state government will release long-pending Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds worth approximately Rs.1600 crore before Diwali. The refunds, pending since 2019, will finally be credited directly to traders' accounts.

Addressing traders through a public statement, Gupta criticised the previous government for failing to act on this issue, leaving the capital of thousands of traders locked for years. "It is unfortunate that such a rightful entitlement was withheld, causing hardship to our trader brothers and sisters," she said.

The Chief Minister assured that the refund process will be completed before the festive season, enabling traders to celebrate Diwali with re...