Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna has been appointed as the convenor of the Group of Ministers (GoM) tasked by the GST Council with revising goods and services tax rates. This appointment recognises his significant contributions to GST Council discussions. The newly formed GoM includes finance and development ministers from Goa, Bihar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Kerala. The decision was made during the 52nd GST Council meeting on October 7, 2023, which also saw the age limits for the GST Appellate Tribunal President and members revised.
In a significant development, Uttar Pradeshs Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Suresh Khanna, has been appointed as the convenor for the Group of Ministers (GoM) established by the GST Council to undertake a crucial taskrevising tax rates on goods and services. This move comes as part of the GST Councils ongoing efforts to adapt to evolving economic conditions and ensure the welfare of the public.
The decision to entrust Suresh Khanna with this pivotal role was made in recognition o
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FAQ :
Uttar Pradesh's Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Suresh Khanna, has been appointed as the convenor of the GoM.
The GoM's primary role is to revise tax rates on goods and services.
Previously, the GoM was headed by former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai.
The GoM includes members from Goa, Bihar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Kerala.
The decision was made during the 52nd meeting of the GST Council, which took place on October 7, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
The maximum age limits for the President and members of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) were capped at 70 years for the President and 67 years for members.