BHUBANESWAR: A special session of the assembly has been convened on May 18 for passing the Odisha Goods and Service Tax Bill, 2017, according to a notification issued by the state Parliamentary Affairs department.
Governor SC Jamir has approved a proposal of the department in this regard. Besides the Odisha GST Bill, the House will also transact business for passing the Odisha Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2017, the notification said.
The states are required to pass their own GST legislations after the GST Bill was approved by both the houses of Parliament. A workshop of law makers will be organised by the Centre prior to the special session of the Assembly on May 17.