Raje pitches for lower tax on marble, sandstone under GST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today made a case for keeping Kota stone, marble, sandstone and granite in the lower slab of 5 per cent under the GST. Tax rates on various goods and services will be decided by the GST Council on the recommendation of the Fitment Committee. "Kota stone, marble, sandstone and granite are taxed at higher rates in other states. The Fitment Committee might dec…