Supreme Court decision on Special GST Tax bill

February 22, 2022 at 11:38 AM

The Supreme Court has informed the Parliament that certain clauses of the Special Goods and Services Tax Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and should be passed with a 2/3 majority and a referendum.

What’s is the GST tax? 

The Government decided to replace the taxes and levies imposed under various statutory laws with a single tax that is managed online to increase the efficiency of tax collection on liquor, cigarettes, telecommunications, betting and gaming, and vehicles.

The Speaker’s announcement on the Special Goods and Services Tax Bill: