April 05, 2021
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The Retailers Association of India (RAI) urged the Maharashtra government to calibrate a balance between lives and livelihood and stated that complete shutdown of non-essential retail businesses will impair the ability of retail and allied businesses to survive.
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has also urged the State government to not overlook the economic impact of such restrictions.
Calling it a ‘Retail Lockdown’, RAI said that the order by the Maharashtra Government issued on April 4, has brought a majority of retail businesses to a complete halt. It added that retail businesses of non-essential goods are feeling discriminated against for being pressed by restrictions without any respite from the government.
Synopsis
Apex industry body, Retailers Association of India (RAI) said complete shutting of retail businesses other than essentials will impair the ability of retail and allied businesses to survive. The body calls it a “Retail lockdown” since only stores essential goods will be allowed to operate till April end.
Traders body, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said there are about 25 lakh traders in Maharashtra who will be worst hit.
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Apex industry body, Retailers Association of India (RAI) said complete shutting of retail businesses other than essentials will impair the ability of retail and allied businesses to survive. The body calls it a “Retail lockdown” since only stores essential goods will be allowed to operate till April end.
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New Delhi :
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As tech helps tax authorities check evasion and fraud, taxpayers complain of harassment and misuse of powers
Illustration by Nilanjan Das
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