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GST Council to discuss GoM reports on appellate tribunals, tax evasion by gutkha firms on February 18

NEW DELHI: The GST Council in its meeting on Saturday is likely to discuss setting up appellate tribunals and mechanism to curb tax evasion in pan masala and gutkha business, sources said.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2023

Petroleum products can be included in GST framework once states agree, says finance minister

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that petroleum products can be included in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework once an agreement in this regard is reached among states.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

GST Council: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema opposes any hike in GST on educational products

CHANDIGARH: Terming the proposal to hike Goods and Sales Tax (GST) on goods related to education a step against the interests of the students, Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday opposed the move to revise GST on pencil sharpeners to 18 percent from the existing slab of 12…

The Times of India · Dec 17, 2022

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GST Council likely to decide on decriminalisation of GST offences, setting up appellate tribunals on Saturday

NEW DELHI: The GST Council, chaired by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is likely to decide on a number of issues such as decriminalisation of GST offences, setting up of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals and tax evasion by pan masala and gutkha companies at its meeting on December 17.

The Times of India · Dec 13, 2022

GST council to consider decriminalisation of GST law in December 17 meet

NEW DELHI: The GST Council in its next meeting is likely to discuss decriminalisation of offences under GST law, along with raising the threshold of launching prosecution to Rs 20 crore, from Rs 5 crore at present, officials said on Monday.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022

GoM on GST levy on casinos, online gaming to submit report next week

NEW DELHI: The state finance ministers' panel for GST levy on casinos, online gaming and horse racing will submit its report to the GST Council next week, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma said on Friday.

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2022

GST Council to meet before mid-November; GoM reports on appellate tribunal, tax casinos on agenda

NEW DELHI: The GST Council is likely to meet in the first half of November to discuss the reports of the panel of ministers on setting up GST appellate tribunal and levy of tax casinos and online gaming, an official said.

The Times of India · Oct 19, 2022

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Scrap GST on unbranded food items, Ashok Gehlot writes to Nirmala Sitharaman

Rajasthan Chief Minister points out that the State had ‘vehemently’ opposed the levy which would hit the people hard

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

Govt earning more from taxes on common people than on corporates: Rahul

The graph showed that in 2010 the revenue collected through tax on corporates was over 40% against 24% revenue from tax on people.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

GoM recommends empowering States to expedite appointment to GST Appellate Tribunal

A principal bench of GST Appellate Tribunal will be set up at New Delhi and there will be benches of tribunal in all States

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022

Finance Minister says Arvind Kejriwal is twisting freebie debate

Nirmala Sitharaman says Delhi Chief Minister is trying to stoke fear in the minds of the poor

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2022

Advise States to implement system of electronic generation of DIN: Supreme Court tells Centre, GST Council

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court has directed the Union of India/GST Council to issue an advisory to Stat

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022

Opposition asks govt to acknowledge problem of price rise to fix it, BJP puts blame on global changes

“The inflation is ruling at 7% now and has not yet reached the double-digit level like in the previous UPA regime”

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2022

GST collection in July jumps by 28% to ₹1.49 lakh crore

July’s GST collection is 28% higher than the same month last year; second-highest monthly collection since launch of GST regime

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022

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The Hindu · Jul 27, 2022

Confusion persists over 5% GST exemption

State’s stand is that unbranded essential commodities should not be taxed now, says Balagopal

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2022

GST on essential items after States sought levy, aimed to check evasion: Official

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 19 stated that States levied sales tax or VAT on foodgrains in the pre-GST regime and the present levy on cereals, pulses, flour, curd and lassi is an exercise to curb tax leakage

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2022

Private wards at AIIMS-Delhi to cost more due to GST on room rent above Rs 5,000

NEW DELHI: AIIMS-Delhi on Thursday announced a raise in the charges of its private ward rooms. The move comes following a recent decision by the GST Council to levy a 5% tax on hospital room rent exceeding Rs 5,000 per day. The revised charge will be effective from July 18,…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

Important to know who is creating tension under fact-checking garb, says I&B Minister

Without naming anyone, Anurag Thakur also criticised some Opposition leaders for creating doubts among the public regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the Agnipath scheme.

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The Times of India · Jul 20, 2022

'No GST on crematorium services': Parliament business suffers as BJP, Congress spar over tax hike

NEW DELHI: The business of Parliament’s monsoon session suffered for the third consecutive day over the protest by the Congress-led opposition against inflation and the recent levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on certain items. A war of words has ensued between the BJP and the principal opposition Congress…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

Palaniswami urges DMK government to exert pressure on GST Council to withdraw tax on food items

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The Times of India · Jul 20, 2022

Explained: No GST on 14 mass consumption items when sold loose

NEW DELHI: Following an uproar in Parliament over imposition of 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST) on pre-packaged and pre-labelled staple items, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday clarified that daily need items like pulses, wheat, rye, oats, maize, rice, suji, besan, puffed rice, curd/lassi when sold loose…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

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The Times of India · Jul 19, 2022

GST on daily use items: Nirmala Sitharaman says decision taken with all states onboard

NEW DELHI: Facing criticism over GST on daily use items, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the 5 per cent tax is being levied on wheat flour and other items after nod from all states, including non-BJP ruled states.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022

Decision on GST hike taken after all States’ consent: Nirmala Sitharaman

Food items sold loose not to attract GST, clarifies Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2022

Letters to the Editor — July 19, 2022

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