On raising the issue of tax notices to online gaming companies by Delhi Finance Minister Atashi at the 52nd GST meeting, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says,
“On gaming, it was just the Delhi minister, on casinos, it was the Goa minister, the Delhi minister’s concern was more along the lines that taxing them would kill the sun industry, our youth. needs this industry. We have heard the notices sent to these companies. The Delhi minister also highlighted that this decision has been discussed for 2.5-3 years and if the decision taken in the council is taken by a young person. And the youth will influence the industry. There is a lot of potential. So that was the line taken by the Delhi minister.”