GST in current form unacceptable, says Amit Mitra

State wants rates for certain categories sorted out first; Amit Mitra to write to Jaitley on issue

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Tuesday said the goods and services tax (GST) Bill would be tabled in the Assembly only after a consensus was reached between the state and the Centre over contentious rates.

“Before placing the Bill in the Assembly, we need to sort out the differences (between West Bengal and the Centre). The GST Bill in its current form is not acceptable,” Mitra said. The state finance minister is likely to attend the Saturday meeting on the GST. He had not attended the two previous crucial meetings. “Over the (July 1) roll-out date, I have serious