The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has constituted 18 sectoral groups in order to ensure smooth roll-out of GST. <br/><br/>The groups are representing various sectors of the economy. They have senior officers of the Centre and the states to ensure smooth implementation of GST by timely responding to the issues and problems of the respective sectors. <br/><br/>The groups will interact and examine representations received from trade and industry associations and will highlight specific issues for the smooth transition of the sector to the GST regime. They will also prepare sector specific draft guidance.