Shopkeepers in the city have declared that they will restart their agitation from April 15 to oppose the new tariff, including shutting shops until the government gives in.

“I’ve already interacted with trade unions and the govt has accepted the demand to change the Rs 1 lakh turnover slab for registering businesses under LBT,” said Chavan. However, he refused to give details of what the alteration will be. “The legislature is in session and we will soon make an announcement,” he clarified.u00a0