https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56385 Allegations that the Prime Minister should accept responsibility for eight years of elevated indirect taxation centre on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework: critics contend that initially high GST rates and rising collections imposed substantial burdens on industries, traders and consumers, and that recent rate reductions do not absolve political accountability for prior tax policy choices. The commentary frames GST as both the operative tax mechanism and the focal point of political dispute, asserting that extended high rates amounted to an economic 'loot' requiring explanation and remedial policy measures. en-us Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:46:02 +0530 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:46:02 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56385 Allegations that the Prime Minister should accept responsibility for eight years of elevated indirect taxation centre on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework: critics contend that initially high GST rates and rising collections imposed substantial burdens on industries, traders and consumers, and that recent rate reductions do not absolve political accountability for prior tax policy choices. The commentary frames GST as both the operative tax mechanism and the focal point of political dispute, asserting that extended high rates amounted to an economic 'loot' requiring explanation and remedial policy measures. News - Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:46:02 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56385