Gujarat High Court Urges GST Council To Consider Issue Of Granting Exemption From Levy Of Compensation Cess On Supply Of Goods To Merchant Exporters

The Gujarat High Court has urged the GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council to consider the issue of granting exemption from the levy of compensation cess on supply of goods to the merchant exporters.  A batch of Petitions were preferred, seeking to quash and set aside the Order for levy of GST in form of compensation cess at the rate of 160% on branded tobacco products i.e., scented/flavoured…