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Two day meet of Empowered Committee on GST begins

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 13:37

GST, the new indirect tax regime, is scheduled to be rolled out across the country on April 1, 2016.

GST Bill: 10 key facts you should know

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 18:28

The GST subsumes various central indirect taxes including the Central Excise Duty, Countervailing Duty, Service Tax, etc. It also subsumes state value added tax, octroi and entry tax, luxury tax, etc.

Bill to check piling up of cheque bounce cases moved in Lok Sabha

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 18:14

A Bill seeking to prevent piling up of cheque bounce cases in various courts and help the payee in the case of default, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Lok Sabha approves GST Bill, paves way for uniform tax regime

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 16:31

GST, which is proposed to be implemented from April 1, 2016, will subsume excise, service tax, state VAT, entry tax, octroi and other state levies.

BSNL services come under attack in Lok Sabha

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 13:52

Members in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday came down heavily on BSNL for "poor" services across the country as the government defended the telecom operator saying it has been suffering since the days of UPA government.

Lok Sabha passes GST Constitutional Amendment Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 13:11

The proposed GST would harmonise a mosaic of state and central levies into a national sales tax which business and policy makers hope would boost manufacturing and reduce corruption.

GST Bill in Lok Sabha today, BJP issues whip

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 10:05

The BJP has issued whip for its MPs to be present during the Constitutional amendment for the GST Bill today in the Lok Sabha.

GST Bill taken up in Lok Sabha, fate uncertain in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 19:20

Opposition members insisted that bill be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance as it was a new bill as opposed to the one brought by the UPA government.

Congress supports GST but wants Bill to be sent to Parl panel

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 15:38

After several adjournments since morning, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up the GST Bill after the Speaker rejected the demand for referring it to Standing Committee.

Complex regulations impact food processing industry: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 14:16

Complex regulatory regime and lack of access to affordable credit are impacting the development of food processing sector inspite of various fiscal incentives given by the government, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

GST Bill in Parliament today, Trinamool pledges support

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 08:39

"Standing Committee and Select Committee have already taken a view on the measure. So there is no point sending it again to the Standing Committee," Trinamool Congress leader Derek O' Brien said.

Govt hopeful of getting GST Bill passed in LS next week

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 14:36

The government is hopeful of getting the GST Constitution Amendment Bill passed in the Lok Sabha next week, paving the way for implementation of the new indirect tax regime from April 2016.