Traders’ Body CAIT writes to Sitharaman, seeks ban on Amazon and Flipkart festive sale

NEW DELHI: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Wednesday wrote a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking either a ban on seasonal festive sales offered by Amazon and Flipkart or appointment of a ” Special Task Force” to monitor the sales over avoidance of GST & Income Tax during the period.

Flipkart has declared to hold a festival Sale between 16-21 October whereas Amazon is holding its Festival Sale from 17th October. During the 5-6 day period, goods listed at Amazon and Flipkart are discounted by up to 80 per cent.