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In a dramatic protest, Meerut-based iron trader Akshay Jain stripped down to his underwear at the Mohan Nagar GST office in Ghaziabad, alleging persistent harassment by officials of the department. A video of his protest went viral on social media, prompting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to criticize the Uttar Pradesh government for its handling of traders. Yadav took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, sharing the video and commenting, "This is the truth of Ease of Doing Business und
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FAQ :
The businessman, Akshay Jain, protested because he alleged persistent harassment and bribery attempts by GST officials.
GST officials stated that Jain's company, Arihant Iron and Steel Industry, had discrepancies in its delivery challan, including a missing weighing slip, and was found to be carrying 170 kg more than the declared weight.
Yes, a penalty of 118%, amounting to ₹10,532, was imposed on the company for carrying excess weight, and it was paid before the vehicle was released.
Akshay Jain denied the allegations of excess weight and accused the department of attempting to extort money from him.
Yes, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government over the incident, sharing the protest video on X.
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