Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 May 2022
Contents
- The status of GST Compensation dues
- Bill assent, a delay and the Governor’s options
The Status of GST Compensation Dues
Context
The West Bengal CM has said that slashing State levies on petrol and diesel will be possible only if the Centre clears its outstanding dues of over ₹97,000 crore, which includes compensation for implementing the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Relevance
GS-III: Government Budgeting
Dimensions of the Article
- What is GST?
- Compensation under GST Regime
- Distributing GST Compensation
- Significance of GST Compensation
- What is status of the outstanding GST compensation due to the States?
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Bill Assent, a Delay and the Governor’s Options
Context
The State of Tamil Nadu has been witnessing a confrontation between the elected government and the State Governor on the question of giving assent to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Bill passed by the State Assembly.
Relevance
GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein.
Dimensions of the Article
- Position of Governor in Constitutional setup in India
- What exactly are the options before the Governor in the matter of giving assent to a Bill passed by the Assembly?
- Issue of the NEET Bill
- Takeaways
- Way Forward
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