Goods and Services Tax – GST – By: – Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal – Dated:- 12-9-2016 Last Replied Date:- 14-9-2016 – We often hear that Government is working hard to see that it is able to introduce dual GST in country w.e.f. 1st April 2017 and at the same time a caveat that the target is stiff and there may be some time overrun. GST implementation is the top most priority at present for the Government. Recently, at a recent event of 'The Economist – India Summit 2016', Finance Minister made a statement on GST being implemented w.e.f. 1st April 2016 that we look ahead, it is a very stiff target and we are running against time. I would certainly like to give it a try . At the moment, the Constitutional Amendment Bill has already been ratifie
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has to be launched at one go across India (unlike VAT) and from a common date failing which there will be distortions, injustice to stakeholders in State(s) who do not agree to do so and economically unviable to businessmen. If there are some over runs in terms of time, no body including Government should worry. In fact there is nothing to lose and if we can have a smooth and robust GST regime a bit later. There is no harm in it at the cost of slight more delay. Heavens are not going to fall. It is desirable to have transparency in drafting final provisions. Since the time the model law has been placed in public domain, there have been more than 40,000 suggestions / feedback on the same from different stakeholders including trade and profe
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