Amending the GST law: Let the numbers speak

A look at GST revenue since November 2017. Graphic: Mint The government proposes to amend the goods and services tax (GST) laws after the GST Council gave its approval in its 28th meeting held on 21 July. The GST laws are a package of five enactments. Four of these have been enacted by the Central government. These are: the Central Government Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, the Union Territory…