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EXCLUSIVE: GST Council meeting likely to be delayed; to be held Feb-end

EXCLUSIVE: GST Council meeting likely to be delayed; to be held Feb-end

'The meeting is likely to be rescheduled due to the busy schedule of all stakeholders involved,' a government official said

Karishma Asoodani
Karishma Asoodani
  • Updated Feb 10, 2023 11:31 AM IST
EXCLUSIVE: GST Council meeting likely to be delayed; to be held Feb-end"The meeting is likely to be rescheduled due to the busy schedule of all stakeholders involved," a government official said

The 49th GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising of state counterparts, is expected to be rescheduled, with the meeting likely to be held by the month end.

“The meeting is likely to be rescheduled due to the busy schedule of all stakeholders involved," a government official said.

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The meeting was scheduled to be held at New Delhi on February 18.

The agenda for the Council is to consider a report by the Group of Ministers (GoM)  chaired by Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma for levying GST on online gaming, casinos and horse racing. Sources added the GoM has not been able to arrive at a consensus on the tax principles for these sectors.

This GoM report was to have been taken up for consideration by the 48th GST Council last December.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Karishma Asoodani
Karishma Asoodani

Karishma Asoodani is a multi-platform journalist with a Diploma in Digital Journalism from the City University of New York. Based in Delhi, she works as a Financial Journalist with Business Today Television, bringing nine years of experience in reporting on India’s economic policy. Her core interests lie in macroeconomics and geopolitics, and her coverage of global trade dynamics, the APAC economy, and the aviation sector has earned her industry recognition.

Outside the newsroom, Karishma is an avid runner and a strong advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on water security and conservation. She is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently pursuing a B2 level in French.

Published on: Feb 7, 2023 4:28 PM IST