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16th Finance Commission Centralisation Concerns

16th Finance Commission Tilts Balance Towards Centralisation Concerns Syllabus: GS-2: Centre-State Relations ,Indian Constitution ,Co-operative Federalism ,Constitutional Bodies Why in the News ? The 16th Finance Commission (FC) award has sparked debate for allegedly deviating from the long-standing tradition of impartial fiscal federalism. Experts argue that its recommendations disproportionately favour the Centre over States, weaken …

02Dec 2025

Lok Sabha Clears Manipur GST Reform Bill

Lok Sabha Passes Manipur GST Reform Bill Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, replacing an existing Ordinance. The session saw repeated disruptions as the Opposition demanded a debate on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across several States. …

16Oct 2025

GST Implementation: Key Features Explained | GS3

Understand the main features of GST implementation, including concurrent taxation, input tax credit, compensation to states, GST Council, and destination-based taxation. Essential for GS Paper 3, this topic covers India’s biggest indirect tax reform and its economic impact.

04Sep 2025

Two-Rate GST Structure Begins September 22, 2025

Two-Rate GST Structure to Begin from September 22 Why in the News ? The GST Council, in its 56th meeting, approved a two-rate GST structure of 5% and 18%, along with a special 40% slab for sin and luxury goods. This significant policy reform, effective from September 22, 2025, aims to simplify taxation and reduce …

08Apr 2024

UNNECESSARILY COMPLEX’ GST NEEDS URGENT REFORM: KELKAR

Why in the news? Vijay Kelkar calls for urgent GST reform, advocating a single 12% rate and equitable revenue sharing with local governments. source:slideserve About the Proposal for Single GST Rate: Advocates adoption of a single GST rate of 12%, shared equally among all tiers of government, to streamline tax structure. Highlights success of countries …

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16th Finance Commission Centralisation Concerns

Lok Sabha Clears Manipur GST Reform Bill

GST Implementation: Key Features Explained | GS3

Two-Rate GST Structure Begins September 22, 2025

UNNECESSARILY COMPLEX’ GST NEEDS URGENT REFORM: KELKAR

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