Explained: The SC ruling that GST Council decisions are not binding on Centre or states

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday (May 19) that recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council only have persuasive value, and  cannot be binding on the Centre and states . While the Centre has said that the decision does not bring any change to the already existing framework, some Opposition-ruled states have stated that it would give them greater space to take decisions in th…