Centre-state talks soon on budget, GST

New Delhi: After a pause of more than two-months in policy making due to the national polls, Central and state governments are set to meet again for major policy decisions.

Federal indirect tax body the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is scheduled to meet on 22 June in the national capital, it announced on Thursday. 

The agenda for the meeting will be finalized closer to the date but industry executives expect steps to make tax filings easier, relief for online gaming sector for their past tax dues and clarifications in the insurance sector. 

The GST Council will also have to approve any legislative changes that may require the government to amend the Central GST Act through the finance bill to be presented in the forthcoming session of Parliament.

Source : https://www.livemint.com/economy/centrestate-talks-soon-on-budget-gst-11718279369403.html