Nagaland Exempts COVID-19 Medicines from GST till Dec 31, 2021; Includes Tocilizumab, Amphotericin B, Remdesivir, Heparin.

The Government of Nagaland issued a notification exempting certain COVID-19 medicines from the Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (NGST) until December 31, 2021. Under the Nagaland GST Act, 2017, the exemption applies to specific medicines, including Tocilizumab and Amphotericin B, which are taxed at nil, and others like Remdesivir and Heparin, taxed at 2.5%. This measure, effective from October 1, 2021, aims to alleviate the financial burden on these essential medical supplies during the pandemic, following recommendations from the Council.

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