The West Bengal Assembly today began discussions on the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax (WBGST) bill to replace the ordinance on the new tax system. Though GST has already been rolled out across the country from July 1, West Bengal is yet to pass the state GST bill due to reservations in certain areas. The bill was opposed by the Left members and the ruling Trinamool Congress who supported the bill criticised the Centre for GST, which it said will cause pain to the common man, and the lack of infratructure for the new taxation system. TMC member Shilbhadra Dutta speaking during the discussion criticised the BJP-led government at the Centre. He also criticised the Centre for raising the tax on flattened rice, which is a food of the common people and reducing tax burden on luxury cars.

Source: dna August 07, 2017 13:41 UTC