GST Council waives off IGST on import of Covid-19 relief items till August 31, 2021

Nirmala Sitharaman. Credit: PTI File Photo

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the GST Council has decided to exempt IGST on the import of Covid-19 relief items till August 31, 2021.

The medication used for treating 'black fungus' has also been exempted from the levy of IGST.

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"Issues of Covid-related equipment was one of the items on the agenda that had a very detailed discussion. Many issues were raised & discussed...The Council has decided to exempt the import of relief items till August 31, 2021," Sitharaman said.

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