Govt under pressure to push GST rollout to September 1

Faced with multiple implementation challenges as they race to roll out the Goods and Services tax (GST) from July 1, a number of States as well as businesses want the new levy to be introduced from September 1. Migration of assessees is behind schedule. Also, the IT infrastructure for GST by the GST Network is still being tested. It is very likely that States will seek more time for the introducti…