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FM Sitharaman defends Centre’s right to levy cess, says Constitution allows it - The Hindu

FM Sitharaman defends Centre’s right to levy cess, says Constitution allows it    The Hindu The Hidden Cost of Cesses and Surcharges for Indian States    CSEP India FM says 100% cess funds sent to sta…

FM Sitharaman defends Centre’s right to levy cess, says Constitution allows it - The Hindu

FM Sitharaman defends Centre’s right to levy cess, says Constitution allows it    The Hindu The Hidden Cost of Cesses and Surcharges for Indian States    CSEP India FM says 100% cess funds sent to states; flags concerns over utilisation

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

  • FM Sitharaman defends Centre’s right to levy cess, says Constitution allows it    The Hindu The Hidden Cost of Cesses
  • and Surcharges for Indian States    CSEP India FM says 100% cess funds sent to states; flags concerns over utilisation
  •    The New Indian Express March 27: Nirmala Sitharaman Backs Cess Levies, Signals Fiscal Discipline    Meyka
  • FM Sitharaman defends Centre’s right to levy cess, says Constitution allows it The Hindu The Hidden Cost of Cesses and Surcharges

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

  • for Indian States CSEP India FM says 100% cess funds sent to states; flags concerns over utilisation The New Indian Express March
  • 27: Nirmala Sitharaman Backs Cess Levies, Signals Fiscal Discipline Meyka

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

  •    The New Indian Express March 27: Nirmala Sitharaman Backs Cess Levies, Signals Fiscal Discipline    Meyka
  • FM Sitharaman defends Centre’s right to levy cess, says Constitution allows it The Hindu The Hidden Cost of Cesses and Surcharges
  • for Indian States CSEP India FM says 100% cess funds sent to states; flags concerns over utilisation The New Indian Express March