It's better to introduce GST from September, not July: Haseeb Drabu

Interview with Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu

Implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) is expected now from July 1 but Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister HASEEB DRABU wants a two-month delay. He tells Dilasha Seth that states should get at least six months to prepare. Edited excerpts:

How comfortable are you with the July 1 date?

While it is possible to roll out GST from July 1, it is desirable to implement it from September 1. 

Why?

States should have enough time. We still do not know the rules. There are a lot of operational difficulties. The information technology system needs to have a dummy run. A good six months’