A viral GST notice to a Tamil Nadu pani puri seller claiming ₹40 lakh in payments has triggered discussions on social media platforms about tax responsibilities.

The GST notice highlights a growing concern about the expanding informal economy, where digital payments are increasingly bringing small businesses into the scope of taxation. Many supporters of these small vendors argue that such businesses operate on slim profit margins,

The notice, which relates to an online payment of Rs 40 lakh received by the vendor in the year 2023-24, has sparked widespread discussion, particularly on Reddit.

Pani Puri vendors in India are receiving GST notices as their digital transactions exceed Rs 40 lakh. The humor-infused reaction on social media highl

The development has ignited a wave of reactions on social media, with many joking about the idea of a Pani Puri vendor transforming into a corporate mogul.

What is a street vendor's monthly/annual turnover? What if it is Rs 40 lakh annually? Recently, a GST notice issued to a panipuri vendor is circulating on social media, in which it is highlighted that he received a staggering amount of Rs 40 lakh through digital payment mode.

A summons was issued under Section 70 On December 17, 2024 of the Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act and the Central GST Act.

A Pani Puri seller in Tamil Nadu has been served a Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice after receiving UPI payments worth over Rs. 40 lakh–in a single year. The vendor, whose RazorPay and PhonePe receipts were tracked over three financial years,