Lok Sabha passes the Finance Bill, 2021

The Lok Sabha on March, 23, 2021 has passed the Finance Bill, 2021 to implement the union annual budget 2021-2022. The Finance Minister clarified following aims while presenting the Finance Bill, 2021:

  • The Finance Minister clarified following aims while presenting the Finance Bill, 2021:
  • Simplify the taxation compliance procedures.
  • Widen the tax base in the country.
  • Rationalization in the taxation system to encourage Ease of Doing Business in the country.
  • 41% of the existing taxes levied on the petrol and diesel shall be shared with the States.
  • The collected revenue from Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess will go to the States for creating a robust agriculture infrastructure in the country.

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