Who are the members of GST Council?

Who are the members of GST Council?

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S. No. Government Member of GST Council
1 Govt. of India Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
2 Govt. of India Shri Pankaj Chaudhary
3 Andhra Pradesh Shri Buggana Rajendranath
4 Arunachal Pradesh Shri Chowna Mein

Who is the head of the GST Council?

finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The council is headed by the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is assisted by finance ministers of all the states of India.

When GST Act was passed in the Parliament?

The Goods and Service Tax Act was passed in the Parliament on 29th March 2017 and came into effect on 1st July 2017.

Is GST 101 or 122 amendment?

The Bill amends the Constitution to introduce the goods and services tax (GST).

Which ministry is responsible for GST?

Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax (DGGST) is an attached office of Central Board of Excise & Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi.

What amendment is required for GST implementation?

Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016 In order to suitably implement the GST legislation, this Act resulted in the insertion, deletion and amendment of certain Articles of the Constitution.

How many states are in the GST Council?

GST Council is the governing body of GST having 33 members, out of which 2 members are of centre and 31 members are from 28 state and 3 Union territories with legislation.

How many total acts are there under GST law?

Taxmann’s Research | 37+ GST Acts | CGST | SGST | IGST | UTGST | GST Compensation Cess | Annotated/Integrated, Authentic, Amended & Updated.

How many members are there in GST?

33 members
GST Council is the governing body of GST having 33 members, out of which 2 members are of centre and 31 members are from 28 state and 3 Union territories with legislation.

Which country introduced GST first?

France
France was the first country to implement the GST in 1954; since then, an estimated 160 countries have adopted this tax system in some form or another.

Who is the brand ambassador of GST?

Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in as the brand ambassador to promote Goods and Services Tax (GST).