Telangana ratifies GST

A special session of the Telangana Legislature (Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council) has ratified the Constitutional amendment Bill for the Goods and Services Tax on Tuesday.

While the Legislative Council passed the Bill unanimously, The Legislative Assembly debated on the Bill. MLAs for Opposition parties, especially AIMIM and Congress sought clarifications on the Bill, but supported its passage.

BJP MLAs expressed confidence that the GST would benefit the Telangana State.

The GST Bill was introduced by Deputy CM Kadiyam Srihari in the Council.  Source-http://www.thehindu.com [30-08-2016]