CAIT general secretary Praveen Khandelwal said – On Friday, there will be a sit-in protest at 1,500 places across the country. All markets will remain closed.
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called for a Bharat bandh today over the e-way bill, rising petrol-diesel prices and Goods and Service Tax (GST). The All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA), the apex body of the road transport sector, and other organizations have also announced support for the bandh.
Strike, demonstrations at 1,500 places across the country
CAIT general secretary Praveen Khandelwal said – On Friday, there will be a sit-in protest at 1,500 places across the country. All markets will remain closed. About 8 crore businessmen associated with more than 40 thousand business organizations are supporting the bandh.
GST amendment gives more rights to officials, trouble for traders
According to CAIT, several changes were made to the GST rules on December 22 last year and thereafter. In this, the officers were given more authority. “Now any officer can suspend or cancel the GST registration number of any merchant for any reason. The bank can also seize account and property. The special thing is that before doing this, no notice will be given to the businessman. It is a violation of fundamental rights of businessmen, ” CAIT said.
Transporters and businessmen upset due to change in e-way bill
Transport and businessmen are concerned with the new e-way bill rule, effective from January 1, as the limit of e-way bill has been increased from 100 km to 200 km. In fact, in the budget of 2021-22, section 129 of the e-way bill was changed. Accordingly, if there is any mistake in the bill, then both tax and penalty will be levied. Also, the tax which used to be refunded will not be there now.
Transport offices will remain closed in protest
All state transport unions have also supported CAIT in opposition to the new e-way bill legislation. Transport offices will remain closed during this period. Booking, delivery, loading and unloading of goods will remain closed. All transport companies have been asked to park the vehicles between 6 am to 8 pm.
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