Petition seeking GST exemption on sanitary napkins: Notice to Center

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Petition seeking GST exemption on sanitary napkins: Notice to Center
Petition seeking GST exemption on sanitary napkins: Notice to Center

 

A plea was filed in Bombay High Court by a Mumbai based NGO, Shetty Women Welfare Foundation, on June 29 seeking exemption of GST on sanitary napkins.

CONTENTIONS IN THE PETITION:

It was stated in the petition that an exemption on sanitary pads is essential to make it accessible and affordable as it is a basic menstrual hygiene product for women.

It is also contended that the basic hygiene product is affordable by only 12% of the women population in the country.

NOTICE TO THE CENTER AND THE MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT:

The bench consisting of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice N M Jamdar has issued notice to the center and the state government seeking their response on the petition. The matter is posted for hearing after four weeks.

 

 

 

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