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Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961

Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961 – In order to contain the imbalance in the economy caused by the nationwide lockdown in India due to the spread of COVID-19, on 3rd April 2020, the Transaction of Business Rules were amended. It altered the functions of the investment and growth cabinet committee and the employment and skill generation cabinet committee to confer both the committees with wide decision making powers.

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What is Education Cess and Why Higher Education Cess Tax Imposed in India?

The Education Cess is a tax in India, which is imposed to help to cover the expenditures of sponsored programs or schemes by the government. The education cess tax was imposed in 2004. The rate of tax is 2% of income tax that is the amount of payable tax. It is collected independently of other taxes and it is given to help to all Indian citizens. Every time when you pay taxes you will see the total tax payable amount will go up tiny higher at the time of final payment. This increased percentage amount is the education tax, which is imposed in the direct taxes.

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