Meghalaya: Central govt. should compensate for losses from GST
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Meghalaya CM has asserted that the Central Government is legally bound to compensate the state in case of any losses incurred during the initial GST implementation. It's eligible for such a compensation due to its status as a consuming state. According to him, the state is aiming for a smooth GST implementation despite the hurried rollout. Tap in for more news from North East.
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