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Modi gives exit route to small traders from I-T lens

The assertion came at a time when the opposition parties have been attacking demonetisation and goods and services tax (GST) roll-out

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of the ~615 cr ‘roll-on-roll-off’ ferry service between Ghogha in Saurashtra and Dahej in south Gujarat. Photo: PTI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted the process of taking “important decisions” regarding the economic reforms will continue. The assertion came at a time when the opposition parties have been attacking demonetisation and goods and services tax (GST) roll-out.
 
On a day-long visit to Gujarat, Modi also reached out to traders, saying their past records would not be checked by the income tax department if they join the formal economy by getting themselves registered under GST.
 
“After all reforms and hardcore decisions, the economy is on track and is going in the right direction,” Modi said addressing

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