Opposition states on GST: Rs 50,000 cr cess lies unutilised, pay us immediately

Seven Opposition-ruled states and Union Territories — Punjab, Delhi, Puducherry, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh — made a forceful representation to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday demanding pending compensation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, with some saying it’s an embarrassment to keep asking for money due to them and Kerala warning it…