<h1>Jharkhand Assembly Approves GST Bill 2017, Paving Way for Unified Tax System Starting July 1.</h1> The Jharkhand Assembly passed the Jharkhand Goods and Services Taxes Bill, 2017, facilitating the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 1. The bill was introduced during a special one-day session and was approved by a voice vote. The Urban Development Minister emphasized that the unanimous passage of the bill is a significant step towards achieving a unified tax system across the country. Prior to Jharkhand, the assemblies of Telangana and Bihar had also ratified the GST, which requires state approval following its passage in Parliament.