“Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced festival advance of Rs 10,000 for central government employees. It comes with 18 per cent GST. The amount after deduction is Rs 8,200 and can’t be availed as cash directly.”
Vishvas News says: While it is true that Finance Minister announced Rs 10,000 festival advance for government employees, the claim that it comes with 18 per cent GST is false.