Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 [UDN}: In another significant step towards making the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system simpler, more transparent, faster and business-friendly, Odisha presented its views and highlighted several issues concerning the state’s interests at the 57th GST Council meeting held in New Delhi.
Representing the Odisha government, the state’s representative participated in the meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and put forward Odisha’s perspectives on various matters related to the GST framework and the state’s economic interests.
The discussions focused on the broader objective of creating a simplified, transparent and taxpayer-friendly taxation system while advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the principle of “One Nation, One Tax.”
The meeting was an important platform for states to express their views on GST-related matters, discuss improvements in tax administration and work towards a more efficient and business-friendly indirect taxation system.
The deliberations are expected to contribute to strengthening the GST framework, improving ease of doing business and making tax compliance more convenient for taxpayers, traders and businesses across the country.
Odisha’s participation underscored the state government’s commitment to safeguarding its interests while supporting national efforts to build a transparent, efficient and taxpayer-friendly GST system.
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