Manipur GST Amendment and Appropriation Bills

On 7th August 2025, the Lok Sabha passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025, to ensure the state’s financial and administrative needs are met under President’s Rule.

Key Points

Manipur GST (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Amends the Manipur Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, replacing an ordinance necessitated by President’s Rule in the state.
Revenue Impact: The Bill enables Manipur to collect GST on items approved by the GST Council, ensuring continuity in tax administration.
Manipur Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025: Authorizes payment and appropriation from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Manipur for the financial year 2025–26.
Additional Budgetary Outlay: Government of India will provide ₹2,898 crore, including ₹1,667 crore for capital expenditure.
Social and Security Allocation: ₹523 crore allocated for rehabilitation of camp residents; ₹542 crore earmarked for strengthening security in Manipur.
Passage of Bills: Both Bills were passed without discussion amid opposition protests and noisy scenes in the House.