FM dispels concern of rise in GST rate, says there is not even one such item
GST
Dated:- 11-2-2025
PTI
New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday dispelled concerns over a rise in Goods and Services Tax (GST), saying that there is not even one item on which the rate has been increased after the implementation of GST regime.
Intervening during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman stated that GST rates have been brought down and the average GST rate has come down to 11.3 per cent from 15.8 per cent (at the time of GST implementation).
“That is the level of rate of reduction in the GST Council. Therefore I appeal to all the members here, kindly spare some time, meet your respective finance minist
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lso pointed out that the GST Council is a constitutional body.
She also said, “I would to take this opportunity to dispel this thought after GST implementation, rates have gone up. Not at all.” She asked that is there an obstruction by the union government members, MOS and myself, to (where we have said) say no no, don't reduce the rate, we want to burden the consumer.
“Is there be an instance? One such instance,” she said.
She also explained in the written reply on the oral question tabled in the House that as per Article 279A (4) of the Constitution of India, the GST Council shall make recommendations to the Union and the States, on rates, including floor rates with bands of goods and service tax.
Thus, the GST rates are notifie
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