Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passes bill for implementing GST

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed the state GST Bill 2017 amidst opposition boycott, making it the last state of the country to join the new tax regime.

The bill entitled the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 moved by Finance Minister, Haseeb Drabu was adopted by a voice vote as all opposition members decided to boycott the proceedings, accusing the government of undermining the special status of the state by seeking a presidential order for extending the GST regime.

Drabu said the GST regime will roll out in the state at midnight tonight, making Jammu and Kashmir the last state to join the new tax regime.