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Petrol GST mockery avoidable burden

Kashmir Times. Dated: 5/23/2018 10:57:35 PM

Dear Editor,
Price of petrol is at its peak right now, and it may go up further unless it is kept in check.One culprit is taxes -GST not levied on it.In the last few minths taxes on fuel is increased several times. Rise in petrol price creates a domino effect on prices of other commodities. This contributes to inflation and economically disadvantaged citizens suffer the consequences.
By continuing several taxes levies not abolishing in toto which are merged into one tax GST , the government has made mockery of GST -taxes. It is a direct case of avoidable legal financial burden on the common men . Even few payments like membership fee etc were not under the cover of service tax earlier but are now brought under GST.And even almost every item of necessity is covered under GST. The few list of exempted items under GST are an eye wash only-playing dirty trick by the government.
Ever since the NDA came to power, rises in the price of petrol and other necessary items have burdened the common man. It is most unfortunate that government has refused to lower taxes on petrol on the plea that it needs funding for its expenses (political and election expenses?). Who will provide such an easy funding to its citizens for its legitimate expenses?
The government should take steps to control oil prices , while ensuring that oil companies make a reasonable profit.
A list of necessary items must be made and by an amendment by the Parliament, it should make sure that there is zero taxation levied on them by Centre or State government.
—Mahesh Kumar,
E-Mail: maheshkumar0909@gmail.com
B-49, Gulmohar Park,
New Delhi.