The compensation would be met through levy of a cess called 'GST Compensation Cess' on luxury items and sin goods like tobacco, for the first five years.
Traders are placing great hopes that the next Budget will have some concrete measures on implementation of Goods and Services Tax but some experts doubt the new tax may take more time than expected.
The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.
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