Topic: GSTN
GST law brought a drastic change. But only a digital GSTAT can be the model for tribunals
The GSTAT would be outside the GST authorities' control. It can protect taxpayers’ rights and revenue interests of the govt.
Goods and Service Tax portal scaled up to handle 3 lakh taxpayers at a time
ANI -
GSTN had augmented the capacity of the gateway from 1.5 lakh to 3 lakh concurrent logged in taxpayers in June to handle the expected sharp surge on the portal after easing of the lockdown.
Cabinet approves conversion of GSTN to govt-owned company
PTI -
Currently, 49 per cent of the shares are owned by the Centre and States and 51 per cent belong to private financial institutions.
On Camera
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Will US craft a new oil compact with Saudi Arabia? Joe Biden may have to eat his own words
Like many, India will be anxiously watching the US-Saudi Arabia summit in Jeddah—knowing its fate is tied to the decisions King Salman and Joe Biden make.
Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani to be named chair of Reliance retail
Isha Ambani, the current director of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., is expected to be announced as the chair as early as Wednesday.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.