
GST Council recommendations not binding on Centre, states: SC
A bench, headed by Justice DY Chandrachud, held that the parliament and state legislatures have simultaneous powers to legislate on Goods and Service Tax (GST).
A bench, headed by Justice DY Chandrachud, held that the parliament and state legislatures have simultaneous powers to legislate on Goods and Service Tax (GST).
The GST Council is expected to meet later this month and it will consider a report from the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST slab rationalisation.
While the decision will provide a breather to the textile sector, experts believe that a permanent solution is needed in the matter.
Top sources say the Council will discuss hiked GST rate on textile, which has been opposed by trade bodies due to feared loss of business.
The industry, which is facing headwinds such as rising fuel prices, muted consumer sentiment, and the transition to BS VI emission norms, expects the cut to provide some relief.
The law firm adds that streamlining the GST refund process is the need of the hour.
Arun Jaitley, the Union finance minister, has proposed new changes the goods and services tax (GST). He wants to prune the number of items in the top 28% tax bracket.
In an effort to revive business sentiments, the government has taken further steps to ease implementation of goods and services tax and its compliance. Now small firms will have to pay a flat 1% tax.