Needed, a clear roadmap to implement GST  

At a workshop on Goods and Services Tax organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce here on Tuesday, several speakers, while welcoming the government’s plan to launch the tax from next April, also emphasised the need for a clear roadmap on implementation of the new system of taxation to enable people at large and the business community, in particular, to familiarise themselves with the same, according to a press release issued by the chamber.

It was felt that the implementation of GST might require amendment to the Constitution authorising the Centre to tax sale or supplies of goods outside factory gates at any point in the supply chain and to permit states to levy tax on services. Another key issue that needed to be addressed was the determination of the manner of application of GST on interstate or crossborder transactions, it was pointed out.

Source : The Hindu BusinessLine, dated 30/07/2009