Jaitley proposes additional cess under GST to help flood-hit Kerala

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed additional cess on select commodities under GST to raise funds to help Kerala tide over the damages caused due to floods, a state minister said on Friday. The proposal of levy of cess is expected to come up for discussion at the  GST  Council meeting on September 28. " Kerala welcomes the suggestion of hon'ble…