Kolkata: The West Bengal authorities has stated the Centre owes it Rs 2,409.96 crore as GST compensation, “disagreeing” with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman‘s assertion in regards to the state not submitting audited figures.

Replying to assertions that West Bengal’s dues have been uncared for, Sitharaman had stated in Parliament on Friday that GST compensation to states is launched when the audited figures are supplied, however West Bengal has not submitted these since 2017.

“… The Union FM made a press release that West Bengal has not despatched GST compensation cess declare with accountant basic (AG) certificates since 2017-18 to 2021-22. The state authorities doesn’t agree with the assertion.

“For West Bengal, up to now, compensation has been paid on web foundation for under two years 2017-18 & 2018-19. For the remainder of the intervals… compensation has been launched based mostly on gross income. If web income is taken into account, then GOI owes West Bengal Rs 2,409.96 crore for the remainder,” it stated in a press release late on Friday.

Sitharaman had in December, too, stated that GST claims of state governments can be cleared as soon as she will get related papers with a certificates from their respective AGs.

The West Bengal authorities additionally rejected the finance minister’s assertion that the state owes the Centre Rs 1,841 crore for CRPF deployment.

“The forces are deployed as per the directions of the Election Fee of India. The consent of the state governments shouldn’t be taken concerning the necessity for deployment of Central forces throughout elections,” the assertion stated.