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4 September 2026

Parliamentary panel on Income Tax regime

The topic involves a Parliamentary Standing Committee report addressing critical governance issues like tax compliance, administrative transparency, and the functioning of statutory bodies, which are core themes for GS2.

1 min read Day 9 of 9 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing 'Direct Tax Reforms: Simplification, Rationalisation and Ease of Compliance'.
  • Concerns raised regarding the Income Tax regime's reliance on punitive enforcement mechanisms rather than voluntary compliance.
  • The committee identified compliance-related glitches in the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2026.
  • The committee requested data from the CBDT on revenue collections, number of assessees, and pending litigation.
  • Members noted a trend of increasing contribution from individual income taxpayers relative to corporate tax collections.
  • Criticism directed at the frequency of tax notices and the impact of frequent or retrospective rule changes on taxpayer ease of compliance.

Part of a longer story

This is day 9 of 9 in Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which has been running since 5 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of Parliamentary Standing Committees in ensuring accountability and transparency in the administration of direct tax reforms in India. 150 words
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  2. Analyze the challenges in balancing tax enforcement with the objective of 'Ease of Compliance' in the Indian direct tax regime. How can the government address the concerns regarding the widening gap between individual and corporate tax contributions? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the administration of direct taxes in India?

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