No GST Notices Issued Based on UPI Transactions,Clarifies FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that no GST notices have been issued solely on the basis of UPI transactions. The clarification addresses public concerns over possible misuse of digital payment data for tax enforcement. The article discusses the context of misinformation on social media, the government’s commitment to promoting digital payments, and how GST investigations are based on substantial evidence rather than payment mode. This statement is expected to reassure businesses and consumers engaged in digital transactions.