What are the key challenges faced in the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Why is rate rationalization considered necessary at this stage. How can the proposed reforms contribute to making the tax regime more efficient and equitable.
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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
Q6. What are the key challenges faced in the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Why is rate rationalization considered necessary at this stage. How can the proposed reforms contribute to making the tax regime more efficient and equitable. (15 M)
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Why the question The government has recently proposed GST 2.0 reforms with dual tax slabs (5% and 18%) to simplify compliance, enhance revenue buoyancy, and improve equity, making it a hot current affairs topic. Key demand of the question The question requires analysing challenges in GST implementation, explaining why rate rationalisation is necessary now, and evaluating how proposed reforms can make the system more efficient and equitable. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention GST as a landmark reform under 101st Constitutional Amendment 2017 and its significance in unifying indirect taxation. Body Challenges – Multiple slabs, compliance burden, state revenue dependence, litigation, exclusions. Need for rationalisation – Simplification, widening base, equity, competitiveness, predictability. Contribution of reforms – Revenue buoyancy, affordability, ease of doing business, cooperative federalism, long-term stability. Conclusion Forward-looking note on GST 2.0 as an opportunity to achieve a truly simple, equitable, and growth-oriented tax system.
Why the question The government has recently proposed GST 2.0 reforms with dual tax slabs (5% and 18%) to simplify compliance, enhance revenue buoyancy, and improve equity, making it a hot current affairs topic.
Key demand of the question The question requires analysing challenges in GST implementation, explaining why rate rationalisation is necessary now, and evaluating how proposed reforms can make the system more efficient and equitable.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Mention GST as a landmark reform under 101st Constitutional Amendment 2017 and its significance in unifying indirect taxation.
• Challenges – Multiple slabs, compliance burden, state revenue dependence, litigation, exclusions.
• Need for rationalisation – Simplification, widening base, equity, competitiveness, predictability.
• Contribution of reforms – Revenue buoyancy, affordability, ease of doing business, cooperative federalism, long-term stability.
Conclusion Forward-looking note on GST 2.0 as an opportunity to achieve a truly simple, equitable, and growth-oriented tax system.