GST on lassi, wheat, rice..’: See Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's appeal to Central govt over inflation
  • 25 Jul 2022 05:48 PM
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GST on lassi, wheat, rice..’: See Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's appeal to Central govt over inflation

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-on-lassi-wheat-rice-see-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-s-appeal-to-central-govt-over-inflation-11658745272767.html

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the central government to withdraw the increased goods and services tax (GST), stating that people want relief from high inflation. The Delhi chief minister said that the Central government has imposed GST on curd, lassi, wheat, rice and other food items, adding that “the British used to do the same."

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RSS calls for ‘affordable’ food, clothing & shelter amid inflation
  • 24 Jul 2022 05:02 PM
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RSS calls for ‘affordable’ food, clothing & shelter amid inflation

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/rss-calls-for-affordable-food-clothing-shelter-amid-inflation-11658634719805.html

Amid rising inflation in the country, the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) has called for ‘affordable’ essentials for the people and said that a serious thought upon the link between inflation and food prices needs to be given.

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CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate busts Rs. 185 Crore fake GST invoice racket
  • 24 Jul 2022 05:08 PM
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CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate busts Rs. 185 Crore fake GST invoice racket

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/cgst-mumbai-south-commissionerate-busts-rs-185-crore-fake-gst-invoice-racket.html

Officers of CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate have busted a fake GST invoice racket, which was used to pass on fake GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) of around Rs. 22 crore on bogus invoices of Rs 185 Crores. The Commissionerate has arrested two persons involved in the tax evasion racket. One of them, is the proprietor of Aditya Enterprises, a Walkasehwar based firm, had lent his identity for creation and use of this firm, in lieu of monetary benefits. The second person is his friend who used to operate this firm for receiving and issuing fake GST invoices.

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E-gaming firms worry claims in GST may cripple sector
  • 23 Jul 2022 01:59 PM

E-gaming firms worry claims in GST may cripple sector

Source: https://www.livemint.com/technology/apps/egaming-firms-worry-claims-in-gst-may-cripple-sector-11658510362825.html

India’s online gaming companies are worried that applying the actionable claims clause in the Goods and Services Tax Act (GST Act) on the industry will significantly raise its tax burden and cripple some of the smaller players, dealing a setback for the entire industry.

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The cat-and-mouse game of GST that spurs innovation
  • 23 Jul 2022 03:04 PM

The cat-and-mouse game of GST that spurs innovation

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-cat-and-mouse-game-of-gst-that-spurs-innovation-11658555779214.html

There’s popular joke doing the rounds on social media which goes like this—GST on paneer: 5%. GST on butter: 12%. GST on masala: 5%. Now calculate the GST on Paneer Butter Masala!

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States backed removal of GST exemptions: Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj
  • 23 Jul 2022 03:12 PM

States backed removal of GST exemptions: Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/states-backed-removal-of-gst-exemptions-revenue-secretary-tarun-bajaj/articleshow/93067275.cms

Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj told ET that the tax revenue growth was robust and the government should be able to meet its fiscal deficit target. He also talked about capital gains tax, duty on glod and more.

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CAIT request for clarification on GST on prepackaged & labelled goods
  • 23 Jul 2022 03:16 PM

CAIT request for clarification on GST on prepackaged & labelled goods

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/cait-request-clarification-gst-prepackaged-labelled-goods.html

Important letter sent to Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman requesting clarification on GST on prepackaged and labelled goods and also to defer the implementation of clauses in Notification No. 6/2022 and 07/2022-CGST (R) dated 13.07.2022 pertaining to prepackaged and labelled goods.

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CAIT requests for withdrawal of 5% GST on unbranded Food grains
  • 23 Jul 2022 03:24 PM

CAIT requests for withdrawal of 5% GST on unbranded Food grains

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/cait-requests-withdrawal-5-percent-gst-unbranded-food-grains.html

CAIT has demanded that the 5 percent GST tax on unbranded food grains and other items should be withdrawn immediately and for this purpose GST Council should call an emergency meeting. In this regard CAIT has written letter to Finance Ministers of all the states.

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Govt won’t slash capex to keep deficit in control: Finance secy
  • 22 Jul 2022 01:55 PM

Govt won’t slash capex to keep deficit in control: Finance secy

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-set-on-capex-path-despite-deficit-worries-11658426873118.html

The fiscal deficit may be a “little worse" in absolute terms than estimated in the budget because of the government’s rising expenditure bill—the result of the rupee’s slide, high global commodity prices, and tax cuts—finance secretary T.V. Somanathan said.

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SC lists plea challenging GST on disability devices for hearing in September
  • 22 Jul 2022 02:00 PM

SC lists plea challenging GST on disability devices for hearing in September

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/sc-to-hear-plea-challenging-gst-on-disability-devices-in-september-11658475560957.html

A writ petition challenging the levy of GST on equipments for differently-abled persons was mentioned before the Supreme Court today.

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