https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=18177 The Goods and Services Tax will apply uniform indirect taxes in Union Territories that previously did not levy VAT or octroi, likely increasing consumer prices in Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep because transport-related cost differentials are no longer offset; territorial representatives requested a compensatory mechanism and the Centre agreed to examine the issue, while administrations are training staff to handle tax implementation and compliance. en-us Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:39:23 +0530 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:20:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=18177 The Goods and Services Tax will apply uniform indirect taxes in Union Territories that previously did not levy VAT or octroi, likely increasing consumer prices in Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep because transport-related cost differentials are no longer offset; territorial representatives requested a compensatory mechanism and the Centre agreed to examine the issue, while administrations are training staff to handle tax implementation and compliance. News - Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:39:23 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=18177