GST Rate Hike: Govt smashes fake reports of states hiking GST rates on 143 items



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Reports suggesting that states were asked for feedback on increasing GST rates for 143 items have been dismissed by the government as purely speculative. While a Group of Ministers is looking into rate rationalisation, no specific proposals or feedback on item-specific rate changes have been sought. The group's deliberations are ongoing, and its report is yet to be submitted to the GST Council.

Clarification related to the misleading reports of purported feedback sought on raising GST Rates on 143 items It has been noted that a section of the media has reported that feedback has been sought from States regarding a suggestion for raising Good Services Tax (GST) rates on 143 items.
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FAQ :

No, the government has clarified that reports of a GST rate hike on 143 items are false and speculative.

The government has not sought feedback from states regarding any specific proposals to raise GST rates on any items.

A Group of Ministers was formed in September 2021 to look into the rationalisation of GST rates. Their deliberations are still ongoing.

A report from the Group of Ministers has not yet been submitted to the GST Council for consideration.

No, the government states that the media reports regarding a GST rate hike on 143 items are purely speculative and without any basis in fact.




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