GST extended to Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today 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…