GST bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha on Aug 8

Published : Aug 05, 2016, 06:33 AM ISTUpdated : Mar 31, 2018, 06:42 PM IST
GST bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha on Aug 8

Synopsis

The GST Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on August 8 for which the BJP has issued a whip to its members in the Lower House to ensure its smooth passage.

 

The whip issued by the ruling party today has asked its members to be present in the House on Monday.

 

"GST bill will be tabled and likely taken up for voting on Monday," a party leader said.

 

The Constitution Amendment Bill is expected to sail through the Lok Sabha, where the BJP-led NDA has a commanding majority, without much difficulty after it received bipartisan

support in the Upper House.

 

The latest format of the bill is likely to be passed in the Parliament, where BJP enjoys comfortable position. 

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