As of June 2022, the Indian government owes states approximately Rs 17,176 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation. The Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, informed the Rajya Sabha that the Centre provides this compensation for five years. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, when GST collection was minimal, the government secured loans to ensure states received their compensation.
The government on Tuesday informed Rajya Sabha that GST compensation of Rs 17,176 crore is pending to states as on June 2022. Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the Centre is giving GST compensation to states for five years.
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FAQ :
As of June 2022, a total of Rs 17,176 crore in GST compensation is pending for the states.
The information was provided by the Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, to the Rajya Sabha.
Yes, the Centre provides GST compensation to states for a period of five years.
Yes, the Government of India provided compensation to states even during the COVID-19 times by taking loans, when no GST was collected.
The pending GST compensation for Tamil Nadu in June 2022 is Rs 1200.6148 crore, provided the utilisation certificate has been received.