GOODS AND SERVICE TAX (GST)
GOODS AND SERVICE TAX (GST) J ourney of Indian indirect taxation and turning points, which reformed the taxation system till date before the introduction of GST taxation system in India. 1974: Report of LK Jha Committee suggested introduction of VAT system. 1986: Introduction of restricted VAT called “MODVAT”. 1991: Chelliah Committee report recommended “VAT/GST” and recommendations accepted by the Government. 1994: Service Tax introduction. 1999: Empowered Committee formation on State VAT. 2000: Introduction of Uniform Floor State Tax Rates and abolition of tax-related incentives granted by State Governments. 2003: Implementation of VAT system in Haryana. 2004: Strong progress towards introduction of CENVAT. 2005-06: Implementation of VAT based taxation system in 26+ states in India. 2007: First GST Stuffy released by Mr. P. Shome in January; Finance Minister speech carries the introduction of GST in Budget; CST phase out starts in April ...