Assam becomes first State to ratify GST Bill

Assam has become the first State to ratify the Constitutional Amendment Bill relating to Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Today, the Assam Assembly unanimously passed the Constitution Amendment Bill on GST.

Assam Chief Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “I  am sure Assam will benefit from the GST through higher economic growth & better revenue collection”.

The GST Bill needs to be ratified by at least 15 State assemblies and Union Territories.