Govt. expects States to not hike local taxes vis-a-vis reduced GST for amusement-parks

Govt. explains that GST rate on admission to amusement parks including theme parks, water parks, joy rides, merry-go rounds, go-carting and ballet has been reduced from 28% to 18%, in terms of GST Council recommendations; Accordingly, expects States to not raise tax on entertainment and amusement levied by the local authorities (Panchayats / Municipalities / District Councils) so as to increase tax burden; This, according to the Govt., will ensure that rate cut in GST is pass...