Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday ratified Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill to simplify the taxation by implementing single tax rates across the country. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the finance portfolio, moved the resolution for ratification of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Second Amendment) Bill in the House which was unanimously passed by voice votes. The bill has been already passed by the both Houses of Parliament and is awaiting assent from the President. Taking part in the discussion, Leader of Opposition Tamiyo Taga of BJP said the bill has already been ratified in 19 states of the country and suggested that it be passed without discussions. Former deputy chief minister Kameng Dolo termed the Bill as one of the best since Independence which would remove the confusion in taxation. (PTI)
Alo Libang elected Deputy Speaker in Arunachal Assembly
Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly today unanimously elected Alo Libang as the Deputy Speaker, a post which was vacant since Tenzing Norbu Thongdok was elected as the Speaker on July 20. Congress member Libang, who was the lone candidate to file nomination for the post, was supported by all the 11 BJP members and two Independents. His name was proposed by Tapuk Taku and seconded by Tatung Jamoh. Congratulating Libang, the Speaker exuded confidence that he would discharge his duties according to the best Parliamentary traditions. Minister Pema Khandu, who escorted Libang to his chair, said his name was proposed at the recent Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting. (PTI)
