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GST which has been hailed as the achievement in the cooperative federalism in the country has turned into a flashpoint in the Centre-State relations on the GST compensation issue. In light of this, elaborate on the issue and what would be its implications for the federalism? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

  • https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gst-states-compensation-revenue-nirmala-sitharaman-6721273/
  • In the intro, mention how GST involved surrendering financial autonomy on the part of states.
  • In the body mention how GST involved compensation for the loss of revenue and promise of compensation for 14% growth. Next mention how to roll out the GST the States and Centre made a compromise and established GST common GST Council and how this was an achievement for the federal structure. In the next part mention how revenue loss due to pandemic led to the contention between the Centre and the states and its implications for the federal structure.
  • Conclude by mentioning the responsibility of the Centre to find a way to compensate for the revenue loss and raising the fund through loans.

Comments

8 responses to “GST which has been hailed as the achievement in the cooperative federalism in the country has turned into a flashpoint in the Centre-State relations on the GST compensation issue. In light of this, elaborate on the issue and what would be its implications for the federalism? 10 marks”

  1. Jojo Avatar
    Jojo

    Kindly check

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Jojo
      Good introduction.
      Content wise good attempt.
      But your answer looks monotonous, work on it.
      Use proper headings and subheadings to present your answer in a better structured manner.
      Underline keywords to convince examiner easily.
      Work on handwriting, avoid scribbling.
      Keep writing, you will improve.

  2. AZHARUDDIN Avatar
    AZHARUDDIN

    Please review
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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Azharuddin
      Lackluster introduction, mention how GST involved surrendering financial autonomy on the part of states.
      Issues have been discussed in a decent manner . Also mention how to roll out the GST the States and Centre made a compromise and established GST common GST Council and how this was an achievement for the federal structure
      Read mentor’s comment before writing, it will help you in writing good answers.
      Work on concluding remarks.
      Do not get demoralised by the marks, keep writing, you will improve.

  3. arun saraswat Avatar
    arun saraswat

    Pls review

    1. arun saraswat Avatar
      arun saraswat

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    2. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Arun
      Scan your sheet in proper light.
      Good introduction.
      Issues have been discussed in a decent manner but write these points under subheadings.
      Way forward in good but conclusion is missing, conclude by mentioning the responsibility of the Centre to find a way to compensate for the revenue loss and raising the fund through loans.
      Avoid grammatical errors.
      Work on presentation to fetch better marks.
      Keep writing !

  4. kk Avatar
    kk

    Pls review. Order number #0000306234