GST Council Meet Highlights: Import of COVID relief items, Amphotericin-B exempted from IGST 43rd GST Council Meet: "The Council has decided to exempt the import of relief items even if they are purchased, if these are meant for donating to the government, or on recommendation of any state government to any relief agency. This exemption is extended till August 31, 2021," FM said BusinessToday.In | May 28, 2021 | Updated 21:10 IST The 43rd GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Niramla Sitharaman, has just concluded. The council met for the first time in around eight months; the last meeting was held in October last year.