Kerala and AAP-ruled Delhi on Tuesday demanded deferment of GST Council meeting scheduled for February 20, saying a decision on “crucial issues” of GST rates on real estate sector and lottery should not be taken through a video conference meet.However, the Finance Ministry issued a media advisory stating that the 33rd GST Council meeting would be held on February 20.
Council meeting is scheduled to be held via video conference with Union Finance Minister joining from North Block, while state finance ministers connecting from their respective states.
Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said that discussions on serious issues like lottery cannot take place through video conference and that meeting though video conference should be held only when some urgent matter has to be decided.
