Why states are not getting GST compensation, Finance Minister told the real reason, you will be surprised to know

GST: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has given a big statement in the Parliament on the complaint of the states regarding the delay in getting GST compensation. The Finance Minister has given the reason why some states are not getting the GST money. Along with giving the reason behind this, the Finance Minister has also given advice to the states.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that instead of blaming the Center for the delay in GST compensation, states should ensure that the Accountant General’s authentication certificate (AG) is sent on time. These are necessary to get GST money.

Finance Minister replied in the Lok Sabha

Responding to several questions on GST compensation raised by DMK’s A Raja and RSP’s NK Premachandran during Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said Kerala government has not sent AG’s statements for five years i.e. from 2017-18 to 2021-22 . She said, “I am looking at my records and saying that Kerala has not sent the certified statements of AG for GST compensation for 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22. Sorry you haven’t sent it even for a year. Year after year is passing and thus valuable time of the House is being wasted.”

Kerala government did not send AG certificate – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Have you sent me the certified account of the AG even for one year to receive my compensation dues? Then, it is alleged that the Center is not releasing funds on time. Certified Authorized The statement has not reached even for a year.” The Finance Minister asked Premachandran to tell the Kerala government to send all the statements together.

We will clear it on receipt of AG statement – ​​Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “On receipt of the statement, we will clear it. You haven’t sent it even for a year, and you keep accusing us of not giving you money on time.” He also said that this matter should be resolved soon and the central government will release money to the states as soon as necessary papers are received.

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