GST Council meeting today: Delhi govt to oppose Goods and Services Tax on payment gateway; ‘hypocrisy’ says Atishi

Delhi government is set to oppose the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST), Delhi Finance Minister Atishi announced on Sunday, ahead of the GST Council meeting. Atishi declared that during the forthcoming 54th GST Council meeting, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government will vehemently oppose the proposed GST on payment gateway transactions under ₹2,000, reported PTI. This development comes in the wake of the proposal put forth by the BJP-led NDA government at the centre regarding imposition of 18% GST on online payments made through payment gateways.