Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Aug 10 2016 12:58PM GST infringing rights of states: ManikAgartala, Aug 10 (UNI) A day after passing of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in both the Houses of Parliament, Tripura Chief Minister and CPI (M) leader Manik Sarkar today reiterated the party's initial stand that GST will infringe the rights of the states and weaken the federal structure of the country.GST Bill, in its present form, takes away from the state governments, whatever little power they have to raise funds. The states will become totally dependent on the mercy of the Centre. However, without studying the bill in total, it will be immature to draw any conclusion, Mr Sarkar pointed out.He said, "GST would grab the power of the states and the Central government would be more powerful in the new tax regimePlease log in to get detailed story.Tags: #GST infringing rights of states: Manik