UNSTARRED QUESTION
556. DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) the detailed reasons for removing the minimum threshold of Rs.10,000 under Section 194BA of the Finance Bill, 2023 pertaining to Tax Deductible at Source (TDS) applicable on online gaming while the threshold of Rs.10,000 was retained for betting and gambling under Sections 194B and 194BB for TDS purposes;
(b) whether the Government is aware of the implications of removing the minimum threshold to the ease of doing business of online gaming platforms;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the measures taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to promote the online gaming industry given its huge potential to add value to the GDP of the country under AatmaNirbhar Bharat?
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