Bengaluru: Employers and Trade Representatives in Bengaluru Feeling the Covid-19 sidewalk will greatly affect their income in an important week.
In fact, several sectors have openly criticized the government for selective enforcement and it is also without consultation.
The PC Rao Association, President, Bruhat Bangalore, said travelers and restaurant owners were not consulted during the formulation of this guideline and new direction would harm them and the city economy, especially after two years of boring business.
“We have arranged for parties.
Hotels and clubs have sold tickets and planned events that must now be canceled.
Kar Nataka is used for the ears of 6,000 crore from the hospitality sector in just a month.
From the bar and pub alone, the government makes Rs 24,000 crore inside Customs.
Only during the New Year, transactions from this sector are worth RS 500 Crore.
Imagine the type of loss we will listen to, “Rao told Toi.
Late calls to curb the end of the year are the biggest reducer, said representatives from this sector.
“From ordering cakes, to arrange tables, DJs and food, we are ready for business.
It will hurt us badly,” said a hotel.
The pub owner, for whom the business took only after 8pm, said curfew (December 28 to January 7) would have a significant impact.
“How does the mall and film space be allowed to operate at full capacity? Isn’t people more susceptible to infections in a ventilated theater closely than in a cafe or pub, where they might just sit for an hour,” the pub owner wonders.
With hours of night from 10pm, they had to start winding at 9pm.
“We are fine by operating with a capacity of 50%, but we don’t understand how scientific night hours are,” said the founder of popular pubs.
Amit Roy, Mitra Watsons, said the days before the most profitable new year throughout the year.
“Business on New Year’s Eve redeemed 50% of our December income.
How do I pay rent and salary if there is no income?” He said.
The shop owners and other business owners said they had cooperated with the government about locking and restrictions, but condemned what they called “inequality in the implementation of the Covid-19 protocol”.
Much shows that while religious politicians and leaders have been given concessions to carry out large demonstrations without covid behavior, small and medium business owners have been made to bear the regulatory burden.
Mayak Rohatgi, Secretary, the Bangalore Commercial Association, said: “We have around 200 stores on commercial roads and our average turnover is Rs 50 Crore a day; we pay Rs 100 Crore as GST every month.
The average rental shop here is Rs 3 lakh per month and or not, we have to pay.
The government demands around RS 18 Crore on GST only on our lease bill every month.
So, every loss for us is a loss for the government, because we cannot pay taxes in full or On time.
“Brigade Shops & Compan Association, which has decided not to support highstreet for the new year, related to business now.
“We collectively decide to oppose the decoration of the Road Brigade to maintain public health and safety.
However, businesses in the area have declined by 80% in the past two years,” said Suhail Yusuf, Secretary, Association.
RudRamurthy, Secretary General, Autorickshaw Drivers Union, said: “The price of LPG cylinders multiplied for two years.
How should we make a living? The price of essential commodities, fuel and public utilities must be regulated and even lowered.” Film Room Karnataka President Commerce Jayaraj Saying the owner of the film Hall will adjust to the curfew and the appropriate event schedule, but they also anticipate a decline in income.
Dr.
Is Prasad, President, FKCCI, urged the government to calm the norms for the hospitality industry and strictly implement masking protocols and vaccination for many people.