The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday termed GST as a ‘good tax reform’ but said it will not push for its implementation till the time there is complete consensus on the issue. “Government is willing to introduce GST in the state with ample safeguards as this tax reform will be beneficial for the state economy and traders.
“With proper safeguards, GST will not endanger the special status of Jammu and Kashmir granted to it by the Constitution of India under Article 370,” public works minister Naeem Akhtar said in a statement. He said inputs are welcome from all stakeholders so that the Government can work towards resolving those concerns besides strengthening the reform so that it becomes a people friendly tax reform and there is a consensus in the state regarding the same.