Opposition-ruled states block GST cut in realty

Opposition-ruled states such as Delhi, West Bengal, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Punjab on Wednesday sought to block a reduction in  GST rate on under-construction houses, arguing that the decision should not be taken through video-conference. But the Centre and BJP-ruled states deferred a decision until Sunday, when the GST Council will reconvene a meeting to decide on rate rationalisation for a…