This monthly compensation was to be paid within two months but states haven't received any such amount since August 2019
India needs policy intervention at multiple levels
India's jewellery demand has remained subdued this year because of the sharp increase in gold prices
On the lines of the Delhi government's scheme for consumers under the VAT regime, the Centre's lottery system will aim to increase compliance
The GST rate on mobile phones is 12%, whereas that on phone parts and batteries is 18%
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Under the GST regime, the exemption was not clearly mentioned till October 13, 2017. During the period, exporters were not allowed to clear their goods unless they pay IGST
States are planning to pass resolutions in their legislative assemblies; however, such tactics will be used as the last resort if the Centre continues to stall allocations
Fundamental improvements to the flawed structure needed
These feedback sessions would be attended by all prominent chambers of commerce and industry and other organisations representing taxpayers and tax practitioners
The issue could become a major one at the GST Council meeting on December 17-18 in New Delhi
Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Centre was duty bound to safeguard the interest of states
Although the collection figures come as a breather for the government, it is lower than the expected collection rate needed to meet the steep target for FY20
The GST collection was Rs 95,380 crore in October while it was Rs 97,637 crore November 2018
On November 20, finance ministers of Punjab, West Bengal, Kerala, Delhi and Rajasthan had appealed to the Centre to release their GST compensation without any delay.
A comprehensive review is needed
At present, India's economy faces a severe demand slowdown on account of high GST rates, farm distress, stagnant wages and liquidity constraints
Serious inconsistencies in data make revenue projection problematic
CBIC in a release said that the Central GST Delhi North Commissionerate has unearthed a racket "involving supply of goods-less invoices and invoice-less goods".
Once the consensus at officers level is reached then it will be put before GST Council meeting