'Neither Tax, Nor Cess': FM Nirmala Sitharaman Slams Opposition Over Misinformation' On UPI MDR

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : The clarity comes amid rumors suggesting that everyday retail payments, from street vendors to neighborhood grocery stores, would attract additional fees under recent regulatory frameworks.
45% : It is neither a tax nor a cess.
45% : Five Things To Know An Inter-Operator Charge, Not a Customer Levy FM Sitharaman underscored the business-to-business nature of the fee mechanism, noting that consumers making retail payments remain entirely insulated from the cost.
43% : The Finance Minister also criticized opposition parties for misrepresenting standard banking infrastructure charges as public taxation, recalling that official clarifications had already been submitted before Parliament.
35% : Addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding digital payment transaction fees, FM emphasized that the levy is neither a government tax nor an extra cost meant for everyday buyers.

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