The Karnataka cabinet has deferred a decision on a draft ordinance to implement a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online money gaming, casinos, and racecourses. The proposal, prepared by the finance department, was sent for legal scrutiny and will be discussed at a future cabinet meeting. There are differing views within the government, with the state IT-BT Minister expressing concerns about the digital economy's impact.
The Karnataka cabinet, on September 7, deferred the approval of a draft ordinance to impose a 28 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online money gaming, casinos, and racecourses. The decision to approve the proposal has been postponed to the next cabinet meeting.
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Draft Ordinance: The Karnataka cabinet was expected to approve a draft ordinance to impose a 28 percent GST on online money gaming, casinos, and racecourses. Howev
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FAQ :
The Karnataka cabinet postponed the decision on September 7.
The 28% GST is proposed for online money gaming, casinos, and racecourses.
Karnataka's finance department prepared the draft ordinance.
Yes, the state IT-BT Minister has expressed opposition, citing concerns for India's digital economy.
The GST Council decided to levy a 28% GST on the real-money gaming sector, applied to the full face value of bets.
The GST Council recommended levying GST on deposits rather than every bet to avoid repeat taxation.