Karnataka CM to engage commercial taxes dept as GST notices scare small biz away from UPI

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said he will take a call on the flood of notices the commercial taxes department has issued to small businessmen and vendors demanding GST dues, even as a combative BJP has announced a helpline offering to fight for micro businessmen.

The public outcry arising from the GST notices has resulted in scores of businessmen in Bengaluru and outside going back to cash transactions, shunning the use of UPI. Many businesses have put out displays from small signboards to large banners announcing they will no…