Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
The last full year budget ahead of an election that must be held by May 2019.
GST requires firms to file 3 online returns each month.
The Jan-March 2017 growth rate has been the lowest in last 3 years.
'A more efficient taxation system'
81% of items to be taxed below 18% rate.
'This is not the time, farmers are under distress'
The Opposition walked out. The Finance Bill was passed.
Parrikar resigned as defence minister to help BJP form govt in Goa.
Arvind Kejriwal levelled charges of corruption against him in the DDCA case.
The Council approved the central cGST (cGST) and integrated GST (iGST) draft bills on Saturday.
