Opposing some recent decisions taken by GST Council, various indirect tax officials’ associations on Wednesday decided to start a non-cooperation movement. The associations said that their members are “highly disappointed” and feel “cheated” over the decisions taken by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley-led GST Council in its meeting on January 16. According to them, the decision taken by GST Council in its January 16, meeting will not only weaken the Centre but also adversely affect the Indian economy and revenue collection but also national security. They have decided to request authorities concerned to take immediate necessary action to resolve the issues and to defer the unjustified decision of GST Council taken under pressure of state VAT officers. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is likely to be rolled out from July 1, as against April 1 decided earlier by the government.

Source: Hindustan Times January 25, 2017 13:07 UTC