Understanding GST for laymen.............

I may have overlooked it, but I do not recall having read any discussion in the Local Circles on the actual and practical implementation of impending GST in our day-to-day lives w.e.f. July first 2017.

I raise this subject because a local newspaper carried some days ago on what GST would be applicable for what items from next month. But then that information was limited to a few items only.

Fact is that different products would be subjected to different GST.

My layman's understanding tells me that sellers should w.e.f. July 01, 2017 be equipped with equipment/machinery which would be able to automatically decide correctly what GST is to be charged for what item of purchase. And this machinery should be available at the checkout counters.

Strange, however, is that one does not see such machines in most of the shops today.

And this leaves with the question which I float to the general public to throw light upon.

How does one foresee the practical functioning of the system?

Unless a sale is "properly" registered, how will the seller submit his "taxes" to the IT authorities? more  

View all 17 comments Below 17 comments
[ ]( # ) [ ]( # )   [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/B4ARy2cbmYPz08tZDlBKa9_qRl6rKpSsinHPkgmmfUVuwrS9MrL2QERPWY_q4i1kfvq6O7TWtZG-FyZYEw6RgrCRS3PSlq4yFwSjelBaCZvzj3lfihG2WyOUDwu3DXGPWnRMq-ju_LY2zVevCBgIBy-dQ-vafuL9eGZvuqT3zJ65WlsY22XmWLZ2SEv0WT6XCciDHo2S1s66O-NOVvcJUBeIuLaNoFqDooWWNzvTUIGKEn--22Hx026ILsyvm6knfuUQ-Ah5uihR1NRAwaie355YELlyv4X9lEFfIoeM0rAoQGGowctW2HjDbLYtpFOzJlH2pQw1gwNCmJTR5zH69-EdujSoIpdw0v4CEkYV6WuBGd4bjw )   [ ]( # ) COMPUTER FOR ONLINE CLASSES [ ]( # ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/k6t9NMZea20nTzMSbHgvq1x9XyzROffYgI9J4La8eRZ08TOJNVq4IeluhrR8vqhiCZGnRuWr89YceHZ9tMv2wQs4Pdtb7SGDB43FEhiyYu4ctSe6y_FLgxLAvB6ib_I3dJPEKCv-q_EAZqA7j0VLE5u7dqPE2b9X2VWFoTYPXfnfpzmXodnK-IJAd1lP1LQqRoowStN1aqS1X_mBXKpKvVzaR-TBNqyhc00_YkOfHgnBKEdyLC_uCzj6qZQRNy0zXizKb4csVLMZFq45muHXTF5uVpBFon2_ook-7-FXUYCL7_4OzXRHqZpVRE6YChBIuHo6MgTCMO_-2U1eZvmEG2I3yBwMk98k8co-WRj6LRpGqI_X6A ) [ ]( # )   For online classes we are providing a complete set of computer with UPS in following specifications: Monitor 15"; Camera & headphone CPU: 160 GB HDD, 2 GB RAM, Core 2 duo Keyboard, mouse UPS ( Electronic voltage stabilizer ) This complete set we offer pan India for Rs. 21000/- ( All inclusive ) One extra 160 GB Hard disk will be supplied free of cost within 5 years, if present becomes in sufficient. All carry "M.I.'s" 1 year warranty.       [ ]( # ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/Vts1HIge-IYSEDpMU3x8JJvOXKWDqW9T-3GJqOt_pZOjAEXSPWqcceJXIYI6GFrUM-o8M0_tLnDFf4GCKIagWGVnmyXJ5U1WlFJBbQWCFrYH11lXLBnd_9QzM0zcxBLTY1VtFb5O7qpLRhlroqjaiGoaceWNEzR_uBOLdNhz9rQd0Y9zjEKyHWW0Pj34OENUTlmCvPGGlASo4eXerlaRc6OzucdXv-BHISv7AdA6zp89hIbstPTYsdcM-DIshZ7DxQGkgZmfgZlIz8p8qcjGYH8RA4HtJqsP2IGsuz8NyguENDmrkcb_7Q3VGt38U1UAo7Akz8WQ3C7w62W53nH_7kcdiWnpk1YJ4sXKq6JhiiolHPO2aQ ) We understand the hardships...   Hardships of the parents, hardships of teachers, hardships of every such individual who is now compelled to work from home; be it student or the the professional now computer set is must. we decided to help all such people by providing the complete set including UPS to save your machine for longer life. In comparison to laptops desktop is robust & long  lasting and also cheap & best ! For getting this deal, please click the button below:   [ Button ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/Brh48571qklEtoJ5jwchXy_MrZWYF6t0nwp0fgdwXXVn_KrqnWX9qlWLnqMSsRMYt-IZePqBDV1YJtgY8TX5ZZkqGIkfTr8GkpDam0McomeY-6wRYdfy0bzfvbgQOtAI56S2qMu8D7XbVCr6lWaWaMG1-Q3mOOBwm7aLW8NJ7cpEIhguwAkwLkYApe-mPc-iluzYOoRMsdDOLm-BT7LbDdlqF33Z-sXreexDf2KOlxBPjEQYCgWysdBgwEN9RUFxeZb8gzDq2Ja6xk_soebAsfzR0_0YGecFe18Kxb4xEnxofXpWVvUQoLJdnXgwMOBNcfuODKTGngXKS-9VcBESB8L-8LsDFd_acpOCBL9Atkiquc6WPg ) [ ]( # ) [ ]( # )   SIGMA INSTITUTE Delhi Cell: 9899075161 [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/7EVYlwo_W2ASNy5XU1yrAaKBWUNGcFVQMLGQ-M0Vo9_3dm2nPEVPeghfUDb3XdRLofdEAnpZZ704fdMrnQ8wzR5aBd5Nev-tIWN9tWZQVrAu21mg9caUgFaXsaHNXiw2uFjTCfzUhS2bqPdCsEj_VbadRfLiGLqxGqePBQtEWxI36YXKrT-9295UriAN1wAsyIk73rBu-VUUpGa9W6N50DaYtOJyzt2HCgK0BE4RaGRs0mqNvmb2gt6FiBImvdjuCHf4AY4yE1P6w6kVpYrZfcOjCvPH2iPv-NStRdKkAT6aqxCWObl_CuWIFn9-KRSlSH_2mEZPA4ts7TjwVqPU4T3nJLvJwg ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/lmYxJ8gntdeJ89STdbtIrKLtlaP--_fRPLwll6OfOrHuyx0kj7ctDdhGdjsvH3N5LWn1jxscXTudIhw9JJqxRE5Vm14EBTV6jlN3Ca5KHDtg4WZc3HiczIyJHTHifluDg6MOwldnMKKYBd_KgM4aWEaW04geMiD7aS8uP8Z1Fm0bx96DlkSm74eYSgKluPaQlbCadSdEuIDDf1PLgImmFw5dPTr7KmaFpUFGuUtXugzKKkpL5mWc4Gl5BBI7DeOyKNYjdT4k_1PzoJtdQKdBx2mFoeSjWDthHoBWqIGCYtXRnBo2u_QgjIImtRQM0dqGcUnCdUVLDq0s6lTHhF5iFeYM-A ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/TxmPnUMWNAHWNe7wG6gFie9TXE1qjCmqL6-AxMCl7GT2n4Z43qGJxIZVSjI0EFS1bOC1ubGDCl0Il2ghT_5rf5Xv0z6grf3oHXG7NptJEJoUBMeuAkYnDEdGqRYFsmiCm9n-KNfLxu19KGwgThubqsh1PSCfjh6IgaowiQ5fm67k_7rBYlfAD64KDc2orL9FpPyE1aLy67kad-byniDmLiNp16xcBTa0yW_l-GkOv4HIMoWpFALsK7nHl6ENAs6gORiMgqhm_kvszKMADErMO9d8JacnTE9RdvJH0IE7BRZUTpvIFMVqhatkq0F9cQyklkU7eNaexdRubXA59HQdOVE ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/VqzN0mxdMgUoux8gkfovYvsbxZ3f-bFYGEpms2AwYswgNl1hnp0UY0JXC7Sd9GPrzOuoNwr4xR48HSGdlRGMcE3FTV2SvBsxAVggqksLHzB9wuP4WlDbh90fJfFv51SBPVsbmgUxcfQAGfq_m5A4U9eAgsqxqOK8Z40FSglGTX5OBqFE1hyOaTSoCXJq_sySb3poN-wV1b96KrUuud2u1x-0m2CeyPaD-jnNx5QfmxSXi5VMwUH5RhvS1SDRv6tGQAJrMk0NjgkcrwKpBjyxJI4meoCHVo9m5tCHwcVrmjo8Eyv-FlSAWnGUwI1K9u5sidOkSDNiJYkdgNYrZyi9dk-0pSlLRGeWN5yJmaw ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/sma6UQtqNET5UZqIRfPquJsgiXKZwO5PAZqfMvIi5TZ7eKl_62b4vfZf6YEKPKZDw68kRskYDDVgfDU74DHrhaiD-IKoo7GKxWPCVBRI-wzR-wyRrQF3TWQTqs54zcjzvIxPpWKOVA1SoD8-uTuyDlFnXcdpTSNDiy-DMracKCq6iKPxfvH0_Rc4LO0HZC-pIUHqbpRHCzODOyoCKu2EbkjvfyD9eJ09_AkWWO9NxCnG3b5SptV8Os7p0HlFvUj_0OJY-vLZAGebZf-6Q6OozNwlN0yY027Zl9rZngBeOHR7-WjVzKps0PtZ60T7OB4ucnnT3apX_9jKfxp26oTkJLTM5zy7Qg ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/YiJMIGQ-4HAFB5LHnu79lr6eCMYfLWYdx3eMIaCQL8BMKlQovaiYzd7DhPW41EUBcoRiGUicVKJ14wR7ZuDi3dLMwCRFY1fXpwVav0bDcyq5v1K09dZfVwbsMkrCCiBXl2a-5ePAEGPwxEFxzwAdieY9e2h8KQw7MECSAYFm_-h245_l4rh78B0tVv7cj4OvDPi9AtzfqapUTm5SU_PrKSAWnq1hooE0rvTNb66UyxYqp1yRB74YJrkrOVIFycu-9yGsLA9hDxyUutlRXNUByQ6orV-yHK7L4-Z9Av4ESMseYN8RNk3Wknu64eCMGEjoiAx9zSxI6IW99QYgHYVRRthUHAxtzl7vmnI6__FPd1YssKNwIBJFn9aSSovsNLtSD3tsDD-noRsAiLytt98 ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/6OF0BOYLgj7q98BWWuc8m3AOYo9cB5DsArVx6Cttjs1i2-TnfSHfyQz0ZMBRHX9oUmCgUybwCRKaSQ3l029dTrx5inQLZtGfg_vVuITkBAN3_izRvZ7M8NBr1JubYcgGvX2qwjJOG3yQFNvb6q_k3tHnBiAprl6rDh7qxYLos4RrR63nTeZPu3Nzs3KT2A__G_bYNSgqquKKGNeZK-vyXbEHwoU-327mLZcvpDnArhncqhjSKEXarnkYiHYS6n3LbePuBL1Yzyaq_AeEuyAQBVCqjBGYbHP2vMZh3aAaA6yrBflq5ffU18odKr-43_7kkOgZ0f6WqppgB20JL_bmgRvgPxhdu4Hk964IYE1q ) [ ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/cl/f/dmk8HpVTg5t6WdAQjj6b7e_JJuyWTmZbSmy3vR3ET1wNqud5Gjca-9VJ4TNb5YVZnbgAGmJf6wezJDizNSesMM74W4EFYfG6OrNKzLeAP7YbYaPfgTu2_ZMG-tJJXFu8yVJ8pm0z6HrQS3WwmN0q5JKgueRNjGV22wwuaXYqTLc8HD-j8ONosf-6pFCT3OuxHcpeNg4fQryUnSuEZDr_-m-e4H0HLKiOGMP0qTTCl2ognnM6Kx7qeMFmO9PVa-t_IiS5ELFW7E7rRGSEMJraz114AZvtqxSbgigfU_zBylIUIbfqFiYjuis1bHWe3e97i3ylapNnG6IMxTsRugQkQHGec_ouGTJq-zNc )   [ ]( # )   You received this email because you are registered with Sigma Institute   [ Unsubscribe here ]( http://r.sigma-institute.website/mk/un/qhuXzhV0DUbXzG1yJXKjqLGsGTXg60SQBt1j-jjENgOz_jntWPuvjo58l8vsysCuKw6MiCMQeEz-FgIrIjQ07m_o7oEd1MmIOvaw6Ohu4TUz4jG_1RMdCXEEgOx0aiFLBuhGwVrg6s6PQqTLwWhQJFRyFy6Ltyon-wu1k7p3NeOTSA41ofQk8Px-ZK_4nLpSG173Eg4NKoTrMqlG_VlTUSRrcDo )   [ ]( # )   © 2020 Sigma Institute   more  
GST is not the replacement of Service Tax only but its a replacement of all other direct (sales tax & VAT) & indirect (excise duty) taxes on services and products. As I understand, GST was meant to ease the taxing system in the country with least number of slabs & rates by introducing only one kind of tax all over the country for the benefit and convenience of the government, the manufacturers & traders and the consumers as a whole by abolishing all kind of surcharges, cess etc. etc. But the government has not made any efforts to abolish the surcharges & cess, which are to continue even after implementation of GST. More over, on implementation of the GST, the common man will require to pay much more prices for more than 90% of the goods ranging from 1% to 13.5% (cosmetics) while the tax will reduce in the remaining cases by 05 to 3% only. Very cunningly, the government have done everything in its favour only and increased the taxes in the name of GST without taking the risks of tax increasing in general budgets, as in that case the mandate could go against it. more  
For maintenance of common areas and common services Builders/developers/ Maintenance Agencies were charging 12.6% including cess as services tax before Mr. M0di which was increased to 14% by Mr. Modi. This was subsequently by new cess increased to 15%. Now under GST this rate will be !8%. Will Maintenance agencies increase or reduce burden to flat owners from 01.07.2017? Will benfit of tax credit be passed on to consumers? more  
Will some kind soul on our Local Circle, enlighten us with details on GST. Thankyou more  
Any new regulation will have some teething problems. hence, Government is not going to implement the penal provisions for first two months. more  
Post a Comment

Related Posts

    • Health insurance premium increase

      The reliable Indian Express paper is quoting our circle survey and saying that health insurance premiums for 52% people who have personal policy have risen by 25% or more in last 12 months.

      By Neelima Verma
      /
    • deteriorating services of health insurance services.

      This is really a true picture of current scenario. Despite increase in premium amount continuously in ;ast 2-3 years after covid, service standards have drastically gone from bad to worst by these ...

      By Alok Khullar
      /
    • Plight of health Insurance claimants

      I must complement localcircles management and members for being the most effective media in the country to quantify public plight on various issues and bringing it out. The attached sto...

      By Aditi Gupta
      /
    • Average temp going up by 5-8 degrees

      See attached friends. Average summer have gone up in India by 5-8 degrees in last 5 years. Like this we will have 50 degrees in Delhi soon. This is climate change for us.

      By Sudesh Rai
      /
    • Why households are facing squeeze

      The most important parameter for judging any government is the inflation vs. increased incomes. A study was conducted in Maharashtra on the cost of making two thalis in 2019 and 2024. The data used...

      By Reeta Kumar
      /
    • Covishield Astrazeneca has a problem

      AstraZeneca, for the first time, admitted in its court documents that its Covid vaccine can cause rare side effects, paving way for a multi-million pound legal payout, The Telegraph reported on Sun...

      By Ruchika L Maheshwari
      /
    • Elon Musk mocking India

      Musk canceled his visit to India "because of a busy schedule." He arrived in China today but could not find time to fly five hours southwest. Despite having 1/6th of the world's population, India i...

      By Shivani Khiste
      /
    • Need this flight cancellation reform

      LocalCircles has been doing phenomenal work in the area of aviation reforms. In fact its the only hones public voice out there. Even many newspapers dont cover public issues with airlines.

      By Rajesh Suri
      /
    • No confidence in food regulators

      The LocalCircles survey on food safety was nicely carried here in Kolkata by Telegraph and it makes it clear. FSSAI and state food departments are failing the people.

      By Shikha Mantri
      /
    • ICICI mobile app is compromising data

      Several users have reported being able to view other customers' ICICI Bank credit cards on their iMobile app. Since the full card number, expiry date, and CVV are visible on iMobile, and one can ma...

      By Sudesh Rai
      /
    • Govt acts against seat fee extortion by airlines

      Super excellent work LC and great to see this clip I received in one of the groups of LocalCircles work getting recognised on the issue on NDTV. Children under 12 now have to be seated with parents...

      By Sarita Ravichandran
      /
Share
Enter your email and mobile number and we will send you the instructions

Note - The email can sometime gets delivered to the spam folder, so the instruction will be send to your mobile as well

All My Circles
Invite to
(Maximum 500 email ids allowed.)