GST Bill passed in Madhya Pradesh assembly

Bhopal, Aug 24 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill was passed with consensus in the Madhya Pradesh assembly on Wednesday.

Law and Legislative Affairs Minister Rampal Singh introduced the resolution in this regard, which was supported by the treasury and opposition benches alike.

Responding to certain apprehensions expressed by some members, Finance Minister Jayant Malaiya assured them that these would be raised before the committee formed for discussions on GST.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also assured the house that GST would not result in any loss of revenue for the state.