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Explained: For 11 months straight, GST collections cross Rs 1 lakh crore

NEW DELHI: India's Goods and Service Tax, or GST collection in May 2022 increased 44% on year to hit Rs 1.4 lakh crore but dropped 16% month-on-month. In April 2022, GST collections hit an all-time high of Rs 1.68 lakh crore.

The Times of India

GST has not boosted states' tax collections: Report

MUMBAI: Domestic ratings agency India Ratings on Monday said the GST has not helped states achieve the key objective of boosting their tax revenue.

The Times of India

Explained: Why online gaming is set to get costly

NEW DELHI: Online poker and fantasy games is set to get costly as a group of state finance ministers set up to explore the quantum of GST and mode of taxation on casinos, racecourses, and online gaming has unanimously proposed a flat 28 per cent goods and services tax (GST)…

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‘States’ outbursts against Centre unwarranted’

Officials say criticism of GST regime, fuel tax structure reflects ‘shameless hypocrisy’

The Hindu

TSRTC paying increasingly high VAT on diesel: RTI

Moving petrol, diesel under the ambit of GST a long-standing demand

The Hindu

A new road for India’s fiscal federalism

After the ‘Mohit Minerals’ judgment, States will now be free to exercise independent power to legislate on GST

The Hindu

Hyderabad: 5 GST officials booked for detaining businessman’s wife

HYDERABAD: Following a complaint by a businessman’s wife, the Punjagutta police have registered a criminal case against five Goods and Services Tax (GST) officials on charges of manhandling, harassing and wrongfully detaining a woman.

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Arrest of Gurugram-based CAs in tax fraud case triggers protests

GURUGRAM: The arrest of two Gurugram-based CAs for an alleged Rs 15 crore-fraud has triggered a series of protests led by the Institution of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) against officials of the CGST office in the city.

The Times of India

Kerala finance minister K N Balagopal welcomes SC order on GST

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Finance minister K N Balagopal on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on the GST council and said it would help to safeguard the federal rights of the state.

The Times of India

Supreme Court verdict won’t alter GST regime: Finance Ministry

Kerala, Tamil Nadu hail Supreme Court ruling for safeguarding States’ rights

The Hindu

Removing GST on food is back in the news, proving some bad ideas just never go away

Removing the goods and services tax (GST) from food is not a new idea. Te Pāti Māori are currently pushing for its removal from all foods. In 2011 Labour campaigned on removing GST from fruit and vegetables. In 2017 NZ First wanted GST removed from “basic food items”.

The Conversation

Panneerselvam urges Stalin to take steps to bring petroleum products under GST net

AIADMK leader wants CM to discuss the issue with Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu

The fizz tax: GST on fruit-based carbonated drinks is 28% plus compensation cess

MUMBAI: India is caught in the grips of a heat-wave and what can be better than a cold drink, which you can conveniently gulp directly from a bottle or tetra pack. But hang on, the classification of this drink will determine the goods and services (GST) levy, which is a…

The Times of India

GST compensation for 8 months released to states, Rs 78,704 crore pending: Finance ministry

NEW DELHI: The finance ministry on Wednesday said the Centre has already released eight months of GST compensation dues to the states for the fiscal ended March 2022 and Rs 78,704 crore is pending due to inadequate balance in the cess fund.

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Cheaper food comes with other costs – why cutting GST isn't the answer

As New Zealand considers the removal of the goods and services tax (GST) from food to reduce costs for low income households, advocates need to consider the impact cheap food has on the environment and whether there are better options to help struggling families.

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With WA’s budget surplus surging, its GST share is also skyrocketing as the federal election looms

WA's budget surplus is forecast to be an eye-watering $8 billion, yet it will soon receive more than $4 billion in extra GST revenue. While critics label the situation "scandalous", neither party seems willing to upset the apple cart on the eve of a federal election.

The Hindu

T.N. constitutes advisory council to develop a federal fiscal model

It will have experts on legislation involving revenue and taxation

Dynamite News

Odisha records 49 pc growth in GST collection for FY 2021-22

The Gross GST collection of Odisha during the financial year 2021-22 has been recorded at Rs 44334.67 crore against Rs 29852.76 core for the year 2020-21 with a growth of 49 per cent.

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Uttar Pradesh: GST team raids perfume trader’s house in Kannauj

KANPUR: A team of GST Intelligence conducted a raid at the residence and factory of the city’s perfume trader in Kannauj district on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha updates March 25, 2022

House passes Finance Bill 2022.

The Times of India

IndiGo adversely impacted by ATF price hike; govt should bring it under GST: CEO Ronojoy Dutta

NEW DELHI: The price of aviation turbine fuel has increased by 50 per cent since January and the situation has adversely impacted IndiGo, its CEO Ronojoy Dutta said on Wednesday.

The Hindu

GST authorities expand probe into alleged tax evasion by BharatPe during Ashneer Grover’s time

GST authorities are now scrutinising BharatPe books of the last four years to see if bogus invoices were issued for services as well

The Hindu

Revive tax increases, stub out tobacco product use

The Government must stop the increasing affordability of tobacco items and also rationalise their taxation under GST

AAP

PM has no interest raising GST post-poll

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has no interest in raising the 10 per cent goods and services tax, should his government win the federal election.

The Hindu

GST revenues up by 26% in February over pre-COVID-19 level

Monthly collections cross ₹1.3 lakh crore for fifth time

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