Rajasthan passes state GST bill

The Rajasthan assembly passed the state Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 by voice vote on Wednesday, becoming the third state after Telangana and Bihar to adopt the tax reform measure. Replying to a debate on the bill, industry minister Rajpal Singh said it was a historic day for the state. He said the taxation system will change under the new regime which will help the economy of the state as wel…