GST Council to consider ways to raise funds to aid Kerala

Whether to opt for a cess or a special GST rate is the question  The GST Council, in its next meeting, will take a call on a special tax rate or cess for Kerala to raise additional resources. For the first time after GST was introduced in July 2017, a State will seek additional resources through increased tax rates. “The issue is what can be considered — a special rate or cess?” a senior Fina…