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Industry demanded 18 per cent GST rate as it finds that the April 2017 deadline is hard and will likely generate tax buoyancy without controlling inflation. Industry also demanded relaxation in the penal provisions. According to the sources, the Industry when holding meeting with the state finance ministers said that it is hard to meet the deadline in 2017 as they need sufficient time to develop the IT infrastructure.

The nation has seen the clearing of GST Bill with much more anticipation and the government was also seen in all support with this new tax regime. After all, the GST has something very special to provide for the citizen of India. The said bill is said to subsume all the current indirect tax prevailing in the country.

GST finally saw its day of light after Lok Sabha also agreed upon the tax scheme to be implemented in the nation. Most of the prominent parties, leaders and general public were seen satisfied with the tax regime as everyone hopes that the Goods and Service Tax will surely bring some prosperity to the economy and citizens.

The chief committee of government, CEA-led has given a suggestion to the Centre to set the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate around 17-18 Percent. The committee also believes that this rate is suitable for every one and will help to boost the chances of common agreement on the vital reform. This rate meets all requirements of constitutional amendment bill, therefore there are many chances for the bill to be passed in current winter session.