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Karnataka Govt To Levy 5% Cess On Aggregator Platforms

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The Karnataka government has announced plans to establish a welfare board for gig workers in the state. In a post on X, Karnataka chief minister’s office (CMO) said that the state government will levy 5% cess on platform aggregators such as Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, Uber, among others for the “welfare” of gig workers. The CMO said that the proceeds from the concerned platforms will go towards the welfare board, adding that the state government wi…

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Karnataka Imposes 5% Fee on E-Commerce and Ride-Hailing Platforms to Support Gig Workers

In a landmark move, the state of Karnataka has decided to impose a 5% fee on major online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, and Uber. This initiative is aimed at funding welfare schemes for gig workers, who are often excluded from traditional labor rights and protections. The new fee will be levied on every transaction conducted through these platforms and is expected to generate substantial funds for the welfare of gig workers who contribut…

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