Since GST related decisions are within the purview of the GST council, copy of the letter has been sent to all state finance ministers so that the matter is addressed expeditiously, the ASSOCHAM letter said. (Representative image)
MUMBAI: The NCP has sought waiver of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all oxygenequipment and other drugs being procured to tackle the Covid-19 surge, claiming that such levies were choking the health care system.
Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil in a tweet tagged a letter written by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) to the Union finance minister on May 6, requesting that the GST, customs and any other levies on drugs and oxygen products be waived off until March 31, 2022.
: Sunday, May 9, 2021, 4:25 PM IST
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi, offers THESE six suggestions on tackling COVID-19 surge
Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and suggested to convene an all party meeting and virtual meetings of Parliament Standing Committees to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the country.
Kharge made a total of six suggestions to PM Modi for tackling the ongoing surge in number of COVID-19 cases. Use Rs 35,000 crore allocated in Union Budget to ensure free vaccine for all. Leverage compulsory licensing to increase production of vaccines, read the letter.
कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी ने कोरोना वैक्सीन पर GST को लेकर मोदी सरकार पर निशाना साधा है। दरअसल, केंद्र कोरोना टीकों पर राज्यों से 5% GST ले रहा है। राहुल ने इसका विरोध किया है। उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया पर लिखा, जनता के प्राण जाएं, पर PM की टैक्स वसूली ना जाए! इससे पहले राजस्थान और छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार भी टीकों पर GST लगाए जाने का विरोध कर चुकी हैं। | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Modi government, Corona vaccine,Congress Wayanad MP