FM grants GST exemption on cancer drug for minor



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India's finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption worth ₹7 lakh for a life-saving cancer medication for a young girl. This decision followed an appeal from the girl's family, brought to the minister's attention by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Tharoor praised the swift action, highlighting the positive impact on the child's life and the government's commitment.

Indias indirect taxes body gave a ₹7 lakh goods and services tax exemption for a cancer medication for a small girl. The exemption was given following an intervention by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had reached out to Sitharaman seeking t
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FAQ :

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption granted was valued at ₹7 lakh.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman intervened to grant the GST exemption.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor reached out to Nirmala Sitharaman after an appeal from the girl's family.

The medication was for treating cancer in a small girl.

Shashi Tharoor commended Nirmala Sitharaman and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) chairman Vivek Johri for their prompt action.




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