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Major highlights of the SC Judgement on Aadhar PAN Linkage

12 June 2017 at 10:52

Following are the major highlights of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's Judgement on Aadhar PAN Linkage: 1. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in its Landmark Judgement has upheld Section139AA of the Income Tax Act,1961 as constituti

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DGFT creates GST Facilitation Cell for exporters

12 June 2017 at 10:52

DGFT has constituted a GST facilitation cell in DGFT Headquarters to assist and advice exporters , trade and industry for smooth transition from present regime to GST regime w.e.f. 1st July 2017.The GST facilitation cell is headed by Mr Nikunj Kumar

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GST council constitutes 18 sectoral groups for smooth roll out of GST

10 June 2017 at 13:17

As decided in the 14th Meeting of the GST Council held on 18th-19th May, 2017 in Srinagar, J&K, 18 Sectoral Groups have been constituted representing various sectors of the economy in order to ensure smooth roll-out of GST. These 18 Sectoral Grou

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Enrollment as GST Practitioner

10 June 2017 at 13:17

Dear Professional Colleagues,The new indirect tax regime, Goods & Services Tax (GST) is all set to roll out with effect from July 1, 2017.Section 22 of the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 lays down the list of persons who are li

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16th meeting of GST council to be held on 11th June

10 June 2017 at 13:17

The Union Finance Minister to chair the 16th Meeting of the GST Council on Sunday, 11th June, 2017 The Union Minister for Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley will chair the 16th Meeting of the GST Council scheduled to be held on

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Coal ministry establishes GST facilitation cells

10 June 2017 at 13:17

With a view to facilitate the implementation of GST for the stakeholders concerned with Ministry of Coal and its organizations, Secretary (Coal) held a meeting to review the status of preparedness for GST and the steps to be taken by the organization

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Daily Consumer goods to become cheaper after GST

09 June 2017 at 11:22

Daily Consumer goods being used by the common man among others to become cheaper after GST. Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the following items will have zero rate after the GST Law comes into force on 1st July, 2017. As a result of

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FM asks MPs and MLAs to equip themselves with finer points in GST

08 June 2017 at 17:29

The Union Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley thanks all the political parties for their cooperation and contribution in making it possible to launch GST with effect from 1st July, 2017; Asks the Members of Parliamen

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Various Cesses abolished in last 3 years for roll out of GST

08 June 2017 at 11:15

The Central Government abolished various Cesses in the last three years for smooth roll-out of GSTThe Central Government in the last three General Budgets viz 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 has gradually abolished various cesses on goods and services i

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Ministries to setup and activate a GST Facilitation Cell

07 June 2017 at 11:02

Cabinet Secretary asks the different Ministries/Departments and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under these Ministries to set-up and activate a GST Facilitation Cell to provide all possible support to the business and industry sector for the smooth

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