The Election Commission (EC) has advised that advertisements on GST rate cuts can take place after the second phase of Gujarat elections is over on 14 December. Photo:New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) is said to have advised the government not to publicise GST rate cuts on certain popular consumables in Gujarat as it could influence voters ahead of the first phase of elections on 9 December. “On the first draft, the EC has advised that any publicity which could influence voters should not be done. Of course, people have to be made aware of procedures so the commission has approved of that proposal,” an EC functionary said. The commission has advised that advertisements on GST rate cuts can take place after the second phase is over on 14 December.

Source: Mint December 07, 2017 16:30 UTC