BBMP has resolved to seek 25% of the funds from the GST allocation of the State government. “Due to GST, the collection recorded by the Centre has increased. This is passed on to the State, and BBMP should receive a higher amount,” said M.K. Gunashekar, Chairperson, Standing Committee, Finance and Taxes, BBMP. The committee estimated that the State government will get Rs. 1,200 crore more per month due to GST. A portion of this should be allocated to BBMP, which now has to pay an increased rate of tax on the contracts it allots to private contractors.