Electrical accessory firms seek 12% GST levy, not 28%

    The Western India Electrical Accessories Manufacturers Association has appealed to the GST Council to lower the goods and services tax on electrical equipment from the proposed 18-28 per cent to 12 per cent. The Centre has proposed 18 per cent on switches, fuses, lighting arresters, surges, etc, and 28 per cent on electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits l…