The GST bill is unconstitutional – Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has ruled that several sections of the Special Goods and Services Tax Act that have been drafted are unconstitutional. The draft bill was referred to the Supreme Court for interpretation and the Supreme Court informed Parliament of its decision.

Informing Parliament today of the Supreme Court’s interpretation, the Speaker said that certain provisions were unconstitutional.

Accordingly, the passage of the Special Goods and Services Tax Bill requires the consent of a 2/3 majority in Parliament and in addition the consent of the majority of the people of the country must be obtained through a referendum, the Speaker said.

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