Question : GST Slab Structure

(a) whether the Government is considering to raise the lowest Goods and Services Tax(GST) slab from 5 per cent to 8 per cent;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is considering a three-tier slab structure; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d): The GST slabs/rates are prescribed on the specific recommendation of the GST Council. At present, there is no recommendation from the Council.

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