Goods & Service Tax (GST) 29 September 2026
J&K CM Announces Four Key Bills on GST, Salaries, Allowances, Pension
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tabled four bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly: a GST amendment to sync the region’s tax system with national rules, a proposal to raise ministers’ salaries, a revision of legislators’ allowances, and a pension scheme for former officials. The measures aim to modernize fiscal policy and improve compensation for public servants.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced four legislative proposals in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly:
- GST Amendment Bill – aligns the region’s tax structure with national GST regulations.
- Ministers’ Salary Bill – proposes a raise in pay for cabinet members.
- Legislators’ Allowances Bill – updates the allowance framework for elected officials.
- Pension Scheme Bill – creates a retirement benefit for former government officers.
These initiatives are designed to update fiscal policy and enhance compensation for public servants. Read the full article
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