New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, highlighting that key concerns raised by the state were positively received by the federal body.

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Shivakumar emphasised the need to protect business owners from aggressive enforcement actions and administrative overreach. He argued against harsh punitive measures for non-payment of taxes, advocating for an approach aligned with the Income Tax Act instead. He stated that enforcement officers should focus on revenue collection rather than detaining entrepreneurs.

"The GST meeting went very well. Karnataka had two important points, and they have accep...