https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=6560 The article critiques the recurring use of cess, noting large past collections without transparent accounting and emphasising taxpayers' right to know the purpose and utilisation of such funds. It reports a proposed new 2 percent cess to finance national skill development, distinguishes cesses (hypothecated funding) from surcharges (which flow to the consolidated fund), and urges that cesses be exceptional, subject to comprehensive budget planning, transparency and accountability in utilisation. en-us Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:28:00 +0530 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:28:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=6560 The article critiques the recurring use of cess, noting large past collections without transparent accounting and emphasising taxpayers' right to know the purpose and utilisation of such funds. It reports a proposed new 2 percent cess to finance national skill development, distinguishes cesses (hypothecated funding) from surcharges (which flow to the consolidated fund), and urges that cesses be exceptional, subject to comprehensive budget planning, transparency and accountability in utilisation. Articles Service Tax Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:28:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=6560