Scrap GST on unbranded food items, Ashok Gehlot writes to Nirmala Sitharaman

[ad_1] Rajasthan Chief Minister points out that the State had ‘vehemently’ opposed the levy which would hit the people hard Rajasthan Chief Minister points out that the State had ‘vehemently’ opposed the levy which would hit the people hard   Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reconsider the move […]

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GST on essential items after States sought levy, aimed to check evasion: Official

[ad_1] Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 19 stated that States levied sales tax or VAT on foodgrains in the pre-GST regime and the present levy on cereals, pulses, flour, curd and lassi is an exercise to curb tax leakage Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 19 stated that States levied sales tax […]

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Explained | What is the controversy over GST levies on food? 

[ad_1] Why have pre-packaged and labelled food items been brought under the tax net now? Why have pre-packaged and labelled food items been brought under the tax net now? The story so far: From July 18, a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been levied on several food items and grains that are sold […]

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Decision on GST hike taken after all States’ consent: Nirmala Sitharaman

[ad_1] Food items sold loose not to attract GST, clarifies Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Food items sold loose not to attract GST, clarifies Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 19 clarified the GST Council has exempted from Goods and Service Tax (GST), all food items including wheat, pulses, rice, maize, when […]

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GST from July 18 on pre-packed, labelled food items, hospital rooms above ₹5000

[ad_1] Nirmala Sitharaman and her State counterparts, had pruned the exemption list and imposed tax on a host of goods and services Nirmala Sitharaman and her State counterparts, had pruned the exemption list and imposed tax on a host of goods and services Customers will have to pay 5% GST on pre-packed, labelled food items […]

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Pay 5% GST on pre-packed, labelled food items, hospital rooms above ₹5,000 from Monday

[ad_1] Hotel rooms with tariff of up to ₹1,000/day, maps and charts, including atlases, will attract a 12% GST Hotel rooms with tariff of up to ₹1,000/day, maps and charts, including atlases, will attract a 12% GST Customers will have to pay 5% GST on pre-packed, labelled food items like atta, paneer and curd, besides […]

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