We'll have to find vaccine resources if Centre doesn't help: Amit Mitra

In an Q&A, the West Bengal finance minister says differential pricing is absurd and will result in a huge additional outgo for states

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Amit Mitra | Coronavirus | Coronavirus Vaccine

Ishita Ayan Dutt  |  Kolkata 

Most states ruled by non-BJP parties have come down heavily on the vaccine policy of the central government for the third phase. In an interview, West Bengal finance minister Amit Mitra tells Ishita Ayan Dutt that differential pricing is absurd, and will result in a huge additional outgo for the states.

Edited excerpts: Why are states like West Bengal demanding an urgent meeting of the GST Council? Not holding GST Council meetings is against constitutional provisions. Paragraph 6 of the Procedure and Conduct of Business Regulations of the Goods and Services Tax Council, as approved ...

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First Published: Fri, April 23 2021. 14:02 IST
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