“This is the first-time since the Independence that food grains (cereals), flour have been taxed in India”
What FACTLY found
Various states have been collecting VAT on food grains and flour since 2003. In July 2017, GST replaced VAT. Since then, only branded food grains and flour were charged a GST of 5%. However, according to GST council recommendations, from 18 July 2022, all pre-packaged and labelled food grains and flours will attract a GST of 5% if the quantity of package is less than or equal to 25kg or 25 litre
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 24 July 2022. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 27 July 2022, 3 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Instagram posthttps://www.instagram.com/p/CgWDAzvPSty/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=c7eb7eac-f141-4026-8d…
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.