PM Modi का बड़ा ऐलान: GST में आएगा बड़ा बदलाव

PM Modi’s GST Diwali Gift: 2-Slab Proposal, What Becomes Cheaper?

Festive season से ठीक पहले आपकी जेब का बोझ हल्का हो सकता है. September-October में होने वाली GST Council की meeting में 2-tax slab structure को मंजूरी मिल सकती है. इससे daily-use की कई चीजें सस्ती हो जाएंगी.

PM Modi का बड़ा ऐलान: GST में आएगा बड़ा बदलाव

New Delhi. 79th Independence Day पर Prime Minister Narendra Modi ने Goods and Services Tax (GST) को लेकर एक बड़ा announcement किया था. उन्होंने कहा था कि Diwali पर हम GST में एक बड़ा reform लेकर आ रहे हैं. Government ने 2-slab GST rate structure का proposal दिया है. PM Modi के announcement के बाद, government ने यह proposal GST Council को भेज दिया है. यह proposal राज्यों और ‘Rate Rationalisation’ Group of Ministers (GoM) को भेजा गया है.

GST के current 4 slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%) को घटाकर 2 slabs (5% and 18%) करने का plan है.

Aam Aadmi को होगा सबसे ज़्यादा फ़ायदा

• Daily-use की ज़्यादातर चीजें 5% GST slab में आ जाएंगी.
• 12% slab में आने वाले 99% items 5% में shift होंगे.
• 28% slab में आने वाले 90% items 18% slab में आ जाएंगे.

Farmers, Students, और Middle Class को राहत

Farmers के कुछ equipment, handicrafts, medicines, और insurance जैसी चीजों पर tax कम होगा. कुछ items जो 18% slab में थे, उन्हें 5% या tax-free किया जा सकता है. Rural employment से जुड़ी चीजों पर भी GST कम करने का proposal है.

‘Sin Goods’ पर लगेगी कड़ी मार

Tobacco, paan masala जैसे 5-7 items पर 40% GST लगाने का proposal है.

कब लागू होगा यह नया स्ट्रक्चर?

GST Council की meeting September-October में हो सकती है. Government चाहती है कि यह नया GST structure Diwali से पहले लागू हो जाए.

GST System के 8 साल पूरे

1st July, 2017 को GST system लागू हुआ था, और अब इसके 8 साल पूरे हो चुके हैं. Finance Ministry ने 15th August को social media platform X पर बताया कि GST reforms का aim items के classification से जुड़े disputes को कम करना है. Government GST rates में stability चाहती है. Government का goal इससे ‘ease of living’ को बढ़ाना है.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What are the main features of the proposed 2-slab GST structure?

A1: The new proposal aims to merge the existing 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% slabs into a simplified two-slab system of 5% and 18%. This change is expected to make the tax system more streamlined and reduce classification disputes.

Q2: Which items are likely to become cheaper under the new GST plan?

A2: A wide range of items, including many daily-use goods, will likely become cheaper. Specifically, 99% of items currently in the 12% slab are expected to be shifted to the lower 5% slab. This includes a lot of processed food, medicines, and household goods.

Q3: When will this new GST structure be implemented?

A3: The proposal has been sent to the GST Council, which is expected to hold a meeting in September or October. The government hopes to implement the new structure before the Diwali festival to offer relief to consumers.

Q4: How will the new proposal benefit farmers and the rural population?

A4: The new structure proposes a reduction in GST on essential items for farmers, such as some agricultural equipment and fertilizers. Additionally, items related to rural employment and handicrafts may also see a tax reduction or become tax-free.

Q5: Why is the government proposing to increase GST on ‘sin goods’?

A5: The proposal to impose a 40% GST on ‘sin goods’ like tobacco and paan masala is a deliberate move. It’s intended to discourage their consumption and generate more revenue for the government, which can then be used for public welfare.

Q6: What is the new GST proposal?

A6:The government has proposed reducing the current four GST slabs to just two: 5% and 18%. This is a major reform aimed at simplifying the tax structure and reducing prices for consumers.

Q7:How will this affect daily expenses?

A7: Many daily-use items currently in the 12% and 18% slabs will likely move to the lower 5% slab. This will make them significantly cheaper and reduce the financial burden on middle-class families.

Q8: Will any items become more expensive?

A8: Yes, ‘sin goods’ like tobacco and paan masala may see a significant tax hike, with a proposed 40% GST. This is part of the government’s strategy to discourage their use.