Can We Buy Cooler Temps with Higher GST? Netizens React to AC Cap Proposal
Amid soaring temperatures and extreme weather conditions across India, the government is planning to standardise the temperatures of air conditioners by restricting the minimum temperature to 20°C and maximum temperature to 28°C, said Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Tuesday.
His announcement sparked a range of reactions from social media users. Most users took a funny jibe at the proposal, while a few explained how the government would implement this move.
Here's how social media users reacted —
One of the users questioned if there is a provision to set the AC temperature at 16 degrees. “We are already paying 28% GST for AC. Can we unlock 16C by paying extra GST(sic)?”
Another user added, “AC will come with Nano chip. Once you lower the temperature below 20°C, signal will go to the nearest police station and your AC will be taken away. Masterstroke(sic).”
