Amendment of VAT post-GST is constitutionally valid; Section 174 KGST Act traced to Article 246A supports state tax legislation.

Constitutional validity - Amendment to VAT after introduction of GST - It is pertinent to note that the power to enact Section 174 of the KGST Act can be traced to Article 246A, which, when read with Article 366(12-A), confers power on the States to make laws with respect to any tax on supply of goods. Accordingly, Section 174 is a validly enacted piece of legislation and cannot be said to be without legislative competence - HC .....

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