Fiscal Federalism, my foot!
State governments are perplexed by the long delay in convening the quarterly Goods and Services Tax council meeting. The council has not met over the last four-and-a-half months whereas the…
GST
Keep Petroleum Out of GST
Governor of Reserve Bank of India Shashikant Das has said that bringing petroleum products under GST will lead to initial sacrifices but will beget benefits in the long run. A…
On the GST issue, the Centre holds the baton
A large borrowing programme is inevitable; data and economic uncertainties show that States cannot handle the matter. Clearly, the Centre is reneging on its promise to the States. The implication…
Time to soften GST blow on MSMEs: Arun Kumar
Interview by Richa Mishra In his book, Arun Kumar suggests ways to convert the complex levy into a ‘Ground Nourishing Tax’ Change is not always easy to adapt to,…
As We Debate GST Collections, Is the New Tax Regime Curbing India’s Black Economy?
Last week, the government stated that states and union territories have been paid Rs 52,077 crore since July 2017 to compensate them for the shortfall in their tax revenue. After the last…
GST Is Killing Handmade Goods: An Invitation From Prasanna To The Prime Minister To Come And Watch His Play
To, The Prime Minister Government of India New Delhi –110 001 Narendra Modi Ji, We would like to invite you, as also Arun Jaitley Ji, The Chairperson of GST Council,…
Sathyagraha Demanding 0% GST On Hand Made Sector
The Sathyagraha demanding 0% GST on hand made sector is a movement to realise a promise made in the Indian Constitution Shri. Prasanna breaks his indefinite hunger strike on assurance…
GST Row: A Critical Analysis Of Baig Formula
GST row is refusing to die down. The civil society and every other segment of society has refused to accept it in the present form. Their concern is genuine.…
On GST; Concerns Over India’s Federal Structure
India is all set to sail in its new taxation policy set out after three months of the new financial year. The move is definitely going to make a niche…
Disabled And The GST
At the midnight hour, when the whole world slept, India woke to life and freedom in the emotional words of Nehru'. But, again, in the midnight hour, India will…
GST: How Do We Go From Here?
By all indications, Mehbooba Govt. appears all set for lending its approval to adoption of 101st Indian constitutional amendment paving way for application of Goods & Services Tax Act (GST)…
Soudagars And Dalals Of Kashmir
Soudagar & Dalal are two urdu words which generally find a mention in the lexicon of trade & commerce. The former means a merchant or simply a person who…
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