India, Oct. 18 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that traders across the national capital have begun receiving their GST refunds ahead of the festive season. So far, '738 crore has been disbursed under this initiative.

The Chief Minister added that her government is also making consistent efforts to spread happiness among the general public. In this regard, significant relief has been extended on pending water bills and unauthorised water and sewer connections, with a 100 per cent waiver on payment charges and penalties. The Chief Minister described this initiative as a Diwali gift to the people.

Highlighting the government's efforts to ensure timely GST refunds, the Chief Minister informed that the Department of Trade and Ta...