On 17 June 2015, the Indian Ministry of Finance published a notice that the Finance Minister has approved the formation of two committees that will facilitate the implementation of a national goods and services tax (GST) from 1 April 2016. The following is the main content of the announcement as issued.
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A Steering Committee (has) been formed under the Co-Chairmanship of Additional Secretary, Department of Revenue and Member Secretary, Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers. This…