Punjab Minister Stands Firm Against GST Harassment

Punjab's Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema instructed taxation officials to stop harassing businessmen during the festive period. He responded to reports of harassment by certain GST officers, halting all raids immediately. Cheema urged victims to report issues directly to his office for strict action.

Punjab's Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has firmly instructed his officials to cease any harassment activities towards businessmen, especially during the ongoing festive season.

After receiving alarming reports about misconduct by certain Goods and Services Tax (GST) officials, Cheema took decisive action, ordering the immediate halt of all related raids. He emphasized that festivals should be a time for celebration, not for distress.

He encouraged traders experiencing harassment to report these incidents directly to his office, ensuring them of strict repercussions for any offending officers. Cheema provided contact numbers for lodging complaints, promising swift action against those found culpable.

(With inputs from agencies.)