Telangana gig workers write to Union govt over GST applicability concerns
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) on Wednesday, September 11, wrote a letter to the Union government expressing concerns over the applicability of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on platforms and services mediating mobility, ride-hail, and personal services.
In the letter addressed to Union ministry for corporate affairs, the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect taxes and customs and the Chief Commissioner of Hyderabad, the TGPWU argued that emphasis has to be laid on a clear understanding of business models within the platform economy and their intersection with the Code on Social Security (CoSS).
“As we progress toward better social security provisions for gig and platform workers, it is essential that the taxation system evolves alongside these developments. Our review of the business models provides insights that will be crucial for ensuring that both businesses and workers benefit fairly under the new legal frameworks,” TGPWU founder and president, Shaik Salauddin said.
