GST Council rationalises rates; Considers simpler Returns model; Intra-state e-waybills from February 1 in 15 States

GST Council in its 25th meeting, discusses making return filing process simpler, mulls continuing with Form GSTR-3B and loading of invoices by suppliers in Form GSTR-1 (outward supplies); Infosys’ Nandan Nilekeni, and Sushil Modi Panel to formalize the new model; 15 States to start intra-state E-way bills from February 1 along with inter-state movement; 29 goods and 53 categories of services to have new rates w.e.f January 25; Fitment committee to consider rates for ha...