The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today concluded its session with the passage of a key financial reform measure — the J&K Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed in the Legislative Assembly through a voice vote following a brief discussion.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who had moved the Bill earlier in the day, provided clarifications on its key provisions before the House took up the vote. The Chief Minister said the amendment would align the UT’s tax framework with the latest recommendations of the GST Council, ensuring greater compliance and smoother tax administration.
After the brief deliberations, the Speaker announced the passage of the Bill, marking it as the final legislative business of the day in the House.
Members from both the ruling and opposition benches welcomed the smooth conduct of proceedings, calling it a positive step for fiscal reform and governance stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
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