Decision on lottery unlikely in GST meet, real estate rates to be fixed

Some state finance ministers are of the opinion that the GST structure for lottery should not be changed in haste

The goods and services tax (GST) Council would probably see a tone of dissent on single rate on the two types of lotteries in its meeting on Wednesday the ministerial panel tasked with the job has not arrived at a consensus yet. Government officials, including those belonging to states, said that the decision could be held over. Finalising the tax rate on real estate would be the only major item that would reach fruition in the meeting here in Delhi. The meeting would be held via video conference.

Some state finance ministers, mostly representing the states ruled by the Opposition, are