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Examine the economic implications of the increasing reliance on cesses and surcharges in India’s tax structure. How does this trend impact fiscal federalism and State revenues?

 

Q7. Examine the economic implications of the increasing reliance on cesses and surcharges in India’s tax structure. How does this trend impact fiscal federalism and State revenues? (15 M)

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