CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For roll out of the GST, the government has set a target date of
A
June 1, 2017
B
August 1, 2017
C
July 1, 2017
D
May 1, 2017
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Target date for GST roll out is April 2017: Hasmukh Adhia-The Hindu BusinessLine.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is “a path-breaking legislation for New India”. This revolutionary taxation system was rolled out on the midnight of 1 July, 2017 in a ceremony held in the Central Hall of Parliament.

Detailed explanation-3: -As you are aware, the target date of implementation for GST is 1st July, 2017. With a view to assessing the preparedness in various areas, a Joint Presentation (by officials from Center and State Tax Administration) was held in New Delhi on 4th June, 2017, before Revenue Secretary, Chairperson and Members of the Board.

Detailed explanation-4: -The GST was launched at midnight on 1 July 2017 by the President of India, and the Government of India. The launch was marked by a historic midnight (30 June – 1 July) session of both the houses of parliament convened at the Central Hall of the Parliament.

Detailed explanation-5: -It was envisaged that GST would subsume a number of indirect taxes presently being levied by Central and State Governments into a single tax, thereby reducing the cascading of taxes and providing a common national market for Goods and Services.

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