Views on GST to be submitted to PMO on Oct 9: MP Nalin

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 8, 2017: "The Union Government has already simplified the Goods and Services Tax as per the  directive of the Finance Ministry. In order to end confusion around GST,  opinion regarding the same is elicited from prominent  people and will be submitted to the PMO on October 9, said  Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel.

He was  speaking at a seminar: "GST - Pros and Cons" at the Canara College Auditorium here on October 7 Saturday.

Admitting that GST has hit hard  the realty sector, the MP stressed the need to ensure that the sector recovered from the same.

Some participants complained that the GST portal was not functioning satisfactorily. Representatives of Ice-cream Manufacturers’ Association sought concession in GST. Social activist Hanumantha Kamath demanded inclusion of  liquor, petrol and diesel  in uniform tax policy

KCCI Chairperson Vathika Pai, Chartered Accountant Jagannath Kamath and others were present.