Question: Sushil Modi to head the GoM on Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST). At present he is-
(a) Union Finance Minister
(b) Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar
(c) Chief Minister of Bihar
(d) Finance minister in Bihar Government
Answer: (b)
Related facts
- On 10 December, 2019; the composition of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) was changed by the Centre.
- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi now will head the GoM on IGST.
- The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who was heading the GoM, has decided to opt out of the ministerial panel.
- It should be noted that the GoM on IGST, which was constituted on December 4, had Nirmala Sitharaman as its convenor, as per the earlier office of memorandum.
- The GoM will deliberate on IGST issues and submits its recommendation to the Union finance minister and the Chairperson of GST Council.
Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/sushil-modi-replaces-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-as-head-of-gom-on-igst-119121100043_1.html
https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/sushil-modi-to-head-gom-on-igst-after-nirmala-sitharaman-opts-out-of-panel-1627213-2019-12-11