GST compensation: States refuse to relent, demand full borrowing by Centre

A day after the Centre agreed to borrow Rs 1.1 trn and lend to states in lieu of the promised compensation, dissenting states including Chhattisgarh, Kerala made it clear they will not relent

Controversy around the goods and services tax (GST) compensation payment to states has refused to die down. A day after the Centre changed its stance and agreed to borrow Rs 1.1 trillion and lend to states in lieu of the promised compensation payment, dissenting states including Chhattisgarh and Kerala have made it clear they are in no mood to relent. They want the Centre to borrow the entire Rs 2.35 trillion this fiscal citing bleak fiscal position.

While Chhattisgarh Finance Minister T S Singh Deo told Business Standard there should not be a bargain on the issue by the Centre,