With lower GST rates coming into force from Wednesday, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan directed state enforcement officers to ensure that benefits are passed on to consumers.
The central revenue department had already issued relevant notifications to effect the changes from Wednesday.
“The reduced GST rates are effective from today. We have activated state legal metrology officers to ensure the rate cuts are passed on to the consumers,” said. A mechanism has been put in place to monitor changes in maximum retail price (MRP) on a daily basis, he said.