At its 25th Annual General Meeting, AICDA President J.S. Neyol urged the government to reduce GST and address long-ignored dealer concerns.
Chandigarh: The 25th Annual General Meeting of the All India Car Dealers Association (AICDA) was held today in Chandigarh. Addressing the gathering, J.S. Neyol, National President of AICDA, called for an urgent reduction in GST on the purchase and sale of used cars from 18% to 5%. He said this move would provide major relief to thousands of car dealers and millions of workers dependent on the sector.
Neyol highlighted that India’s car market is worth nearly INR 4 lakh crore annually and supports countless families across the country. However, despite its size and contribution, the sector continues to face complete neglect from policymakers. He emphasized that car dealers have been bearing the burden of high taxation, which has slowed down business growth and impacted employment.
Moreover, Neyol pointed out that no reform has been introduced in GST rates for the used car segment since its inception. “Maintaining 18% GST on used car transactions is unfair,” he said, urging the government to bring it down to 5% to ensure fair trade practices and ease of doing business.
In addition, he demanded that the rule allowing authorities to seal accounts in third-party payment cases should be abolished, as it disrupts legitimate business operations. He also appealed to car dealers across India to obtain their GST numbers at the earliest, ensuring smoother compliance and better policy engagement.
Speaking about Chandigarh’s local dealers, Neyol expressed full support for their demand for a permanent trading location, promising to raise the issue at higher platforms.
At the event, AICDA’s local President Gyaneshwar Jain (Shanky) welcomed participants from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. He echoed the call for GST registration and cooperation among members to strengthen the industry voice.
Senior office bearers, including Harvinder Singh, Karanbir Singh (Tikka), Tajinder Singh, Harinder Singh, Gurjeet Singh, Sunny Singh, Ravi Malhotra, and Kuldeep Singh, were also present. Their collective participation reflected the unity of car dealers in demanding fair reforms and recognition for their vital role in the nation’s automobile ecosystem.
