Claim: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced festival advance of Rs 10,000 for central government employees. It comes with 18 per cent GST. The amount after deduction is Rs 8,200 and can't be availed as cash directly. Employees will be provided with a Rupay card once after registering. Employees can get the amount only as products through the prepaid card. The money is recovered in ten months installment as Rs 1,000 per month
Fact-check: Fact Check: Govt's festival advance does not have 18 per cent GST, the viral message is misleading
Verdict: misleading
Organisation: Vishvas News
Author: Abbinaya Kuzhanthaivel
Date published: 2020-10-21T12:34:46