Very disappointed GST Bill was not passed in Monsoon session, says Jayant Sinha

KR Srivats Updated - January 22, 2018 at 07:06 PM.

Appeals to opposition parties to support this tax reform

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The Government on Thursday appealed to opposition parties to extend support for the passage of GST Bill in Parliament.

"I am deeply disappointed that the Constitution amendment Bill for GST introduction was not passed in the Monsoon session", Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Finance said at the 55th Annual Session of Automotive Component Manufacturers of India here.

Stating that GST would be hugely beneficial for the automobile and automotive component industry, Sinha urged industry and opposition leaders to work with Government in ushering this tax reform.

On its part, the Government is ready to support the efforts of the automotive components industry in scaling new heights, he added.

srivats.kr@thehindu.co.in

Published on September 3, 2015 06:16