Chhattisgarh clears GST Bill, to implement new tax regime from July 1

After Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana and Rajasthan, becomes fifth state to clear the decks for GST

Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Friday passed the state Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill, 2017, becoming the fifth state in the country to adopt and begin implementation of the new tax regime from July 1. 

In the special assembly session convened on Friday, the bill was passed by a voice vote after three hours of debate. The other states that had adopted the GST Bill include Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana and Rajasthan.

Chief Minister Raman Singh termed the development as "historic" while adding that it was a big leap forward to promote national integration. The tax reform would give shape to Prime