GST is a destination based consumption tax. Consumption taxes are regressive in nature. It increases the gap between the rich and the poor.
The comments of the Department of Revenue (DOR) on the First Discussion Paper on GST reflect the inclination of Centre on different contradicting issues related to Goods and Services Tax (GST).
This comparison is based on the recommendations of the First Discussion Paper produced by the Empowered committee of states finance ministers
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