In a game changing judgement the Supreme Court has ruled that the Central government and States have simultaneous powers to legislate on Goods and Service Tax (GST).
A bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud held that the Parliament intended that the recommendations of the GST Council will have persuasive value but are not binding on the states.
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The court ruled that both Parliament & State Legislatures can legislate on GST.
In a twist for compensation share the bench stated that recommendations of GST council are product of collaborative discussion. "It is not imperative that one of the federal units must always possess a higher share." Justice Chandrachud read out.
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