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  In Major Reform, GST Council Scraps Tax Officers' Arrest Powers

  A taxpayer who files late, makes an error or delays payment will face recovery, interest and a proportionate penalty, but nothing beyond that.

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  Government Bars Ministries From Spending On Diwali And Festival Gifts

  This is not the first time the government has issued such an internal order to curb spending.

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  "A Victory For Every Citizen": N Sitharaman Praises New GST Structure

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have reduced the tax burden on people.

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  Can Liquor Come Under GST? What Nirmala Sitharaman Told NDTV

  Including liquor for human consumption within the GST ambit - as opposed to it being covered by state excise duties and Value Added Tax - is "entirely dependent" on decisions taken by individual states, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

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  Sitharaman Asked Whether Liquor Can Come Under GST. Her Response

  Alcohol, one of the highest revenue generators for the state government, presently falls out of the ambit of GST regime.

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  "Not Sitting With Huge Suitcase...": N Sitharaman On GST Compensation Demands

  Responding to complaints from states that they will not be compensated for losses in revenue, if any, from the GST reforms, Nirmala Sitharaman has said the decision was taken by consensus in the GST council.

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  GST Reforms Were In Making For 1.5 Years: Nirmala Sitharaman At GST Conclave

  Reduction and rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs - reducing them to two, and exempting certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance - were 18 months in the making, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV.

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  'Spurt In Consumption To Meet Fiscal Deficit Target Of 4.4%': Nirmala Sitharaman

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed confidence that revenue buoyancy driven by spurt in consumption will take care of the estimated GST shortfall of Rs 48,000 crore following reduction in tax rates on a host of items

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  GST Reforms: FAQs On What Changes

  The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, held its 56th meeting on September 3 in New Delhi and announced changes in the rates. Here are all your questions answered.

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  Diwali Comes Early: Sitharaman Unveils Game-Changing GST 2.0, Slashes Rates On Essentials For Middle Class

  All revised GST rates will take effect from September 22, except for tobacco-related products, which will maintain current rates and cess until compensation-related loans are fully repaid.

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  "Does Congress Want Tobacco Taxed At 5%?" Nirmala Sitharaman On 40% GST Question

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inputs, and electronic appliances.

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  FM Sitharaman To Present GST Rate Rationalisation Proposal Before GoM On Aug 20

  A six-member state panel will discuss the Union government's proposal to shift to a two-slab goods-and-services-tax structure.

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  GST Rates Will Come Down Further, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST rates will come down further and the work on rationalising tax rates and slabs has "almost reached a finale".

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  GST Council Meet: Rate Rationalisation And Health Insurance Decisions Pending; No Tax Change In Popcorn

  No GST on penal charges levied or collected by banks, NBFCs from borrowers, said Nirmala Sitharaman.

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  GST Council Meet: Here's How Your Salted And Caramel Popcorn Will Be Taxed

  When popcorn takes a sweet turn—like caramel-coated varieties—its "essential character" shifts to that of sugar confectionery and will attract 18% GST.