GST : THE FOCUS SHIFTS FROM CENTRE TO STATES NOW
By: – Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 12-4-2017
After 29th March, 2017, 6th April, 2017 became a historic day in the journey of GST when Rajya Sabha easily passed the GST Bills after a day long debate. It is important to note that despite an eight hour long debate, Rajya Sabha did not recommend any change in the GST Bills. Perhaps, opposition parties and Congress in Particular, realized that being a Money Bill, they had not much to do. So better, be a party to the winning game rather than the party spoiler. Moreover, nation is watching the developments and Congress's approach on GST in Rajya Sabha could be just a beginning of damage control exercis
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hi kalyan cess, jute cess, coal cess, sugar cess, water cess, rubber cess, amongst others.
Now that all GST related Bills (CGST, UTGST, IGST Bills and State Compensation Bill) have been passed by both houses of Parliament, the focus now shifts to States. All 31 States including Delhi and Pondicherry have to pass the SGST Bill in their respective State legislative assemblies. It is hoped that they will do it sooner or later but sooner is better.
Though no deadline has been given to States, it is expected that they should pass the SGST Bill on ASAP basis by convening a special session. As of now, no State has passed the SGST Bill. The next Council meeting is slated to be held on 18-19 May, 2017 and it will be expected that all States pass t
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at too as a property (asset). What about the responsibility for its fair administration. He also went on record conceding or admitting that once the GST is implemented harassment of businesses by different authorities will end. What about taking action for past and present harassment ? Unfortunately, there is no provision for that in GST laws through anti-profiteering measure find place.
FM sir, not fair in a game which Government claims GST law to be a transparent, forward looking piece of tax law, futuristic and reform oriented. In fact, Government should also promise to the nation that tax rates will be reduced if there is buoyancy in tax revenue rather than enhancing revenue targets.
While the Government intends to implement GST from
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