Srinagar: Welcoming the assertion of the Finance Minister, Dr Haseeb Drabu that the State Government would ensure adequate constitutional, economic and administrative safeguards while implementing GST in J&K, Vice-Chairman Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporations, Nizamudin Bhat Wednesday said apprehensions regarding erosion of autonomy and legislative powers of the state legislature seem to have been fully allayed by the Finance Minister.
“As has appeared from assurances of Dr Drabu, the implementation of the law will have positive impact in terms of financial gains that can accrue and guarantees for political and financial Autonomy which will be endorsed by the union government,” Bhat said while interacting with various delegations.
Bhat said the issues raised by opposition in relation to constitutional implications of the GST law have fully been debated in various forums and despite divided opinions the explanations from government carried substance.
He said it is an achievement that dignity and authority of J&K Assembly has been respected and BJP clearly expressed respect for state’s autonomous status and concern for its constitutional position as was agreed in the Agenda of Alliance (AoA) with PDP.
Bhat appealed the traders to watch with interest and involvement the ongoing deliberations of the state legislature on GST.
An open and transparent debate should satisfy everyone on government’s sincerity and motives.
