<h1>Central Government Allocates Rs. 1,65,302 Crore as GST Compensation to States for 2019-20, Covers Shortfall with Previous Funds.</h1> The Central Government released Rs. 1,65,302 crore as GST compensation to States and Union Territories for the fiscal year 2019-20, despite a cess collection of only Rs. 95,444 crore. To cover the shortfall, funds from cess collections of previous years and Rs. 33,412 crore from the Consolidated Fund of India were utilized. This compensation ensures that all dues for the fiscal year 2019-20 are settled. The funds were distributed across various states, with Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat receiving the highest amounts.