Itanagar, Dec 22 (PTI) – Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting GST reforms aimed at fostering economic growth and easing compliance for all stakeholders in the state.
Speaking at the 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Saturday, Mein, who also holds the Finance portfolio, reiterated the state government’s dedication to simplifying GST. An official communique released on Sunday highlighted his remarks.
“Arunachal Pradesh remains dedicated to supporting reforms that simplify the GST framework, ensure fairness, and cater to the unique needs of our state. These efforts align with our vision to promote ease of doing business and accelerate development,” Mein stated.
The meeting, chaired by Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, covered a wide range of topics aimed at streamlining the GST framework to make it more inclusive and effective. Discussions focused on key areas to enhance the GST framework, drive economic growth, and improve taxpayer support.
Proposed amendments to strengthen the legal structure of GST were highlighted, alongside efforts to simplify GST rate structures for goods and services, making compliance easier and fostering economic activities. Enhancing the grievance redressal mechanism was also emphasized to provide better support to taxpayers.
The agenda included expanding exemptions in critical sectors such as health and life insurance, and research carried out for the wider public good. Advancing procedural rules for GST Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT) to streamline dispute resolution and ensuring timely and fair settlements of IGST revenues to states for greater fiscal stability were also discussed.
Mein expressed support for the recommendations and updates presented during the meeting, including the minutes of the previous GST Council meeting.
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