Mysore/Mysuru, July 21 -- Siddaramaiah's earlier push for GST target of Rs. 1.20 lakh crore raises eyebrows

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that discussions will be held with the Union Government and the State's Commercial Taxes Department to arrive at a suitable resolution regarding GST notices issued to small traders.

His remarks came in response to growing reports that many small traders have stopped UPI transactions and reverting to cash payments, in fear of tax scrutiny following the recent notices.

"GST is a Central Government initiative," Siddaramaiah said, addressing reporters in Mysuru. "The GST Council operates under the purview of the Union Government, not the State. So, how is the State Government responsible for it?...