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Unnecessary cess

November 18, 2015 12:14 am

The Swachh Bharat cess goes against the logic of GST and fiscal federalism.

Swachh Bharat: As Centre piles on yet another cess, states throw down the gauntlet

November 17, 2015 9:47 am

Economists say that while states’ apprehensions may be exaggerated, there is a merit in their argument as the contours of the latest cess — the Swachh Bharat levy — are not clear.

Swachh Bharat: Some ‘elite’ services to pay extra 2% cess

April 06, 2015 1:02 am

The minister has said that the resources generated from the cess will be utilised for financing and promoting initiatives towards Swachh Bharat.

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With banners, slogans and the swelling crowd, Jantar Mantar on Sunday night had little space to even walk. Footpaths were lined with tents housing students who were on hunger strike since a day or weeks.