GST Council may replace several panels with a leaner committee setup
In short
The GST Council may shut down the Fitment Committee and combine several officer groups into a smaller structure. The proposed setup would include the GST Secretariat, an implementation committee and one standing committee.
This matters because it could change how GST decisions are prepared and reviewed. It is not stated whether the plan has been approved or when it would start.
What the reporting says
The GST Council may wind up the Fitment Committee and consolidate officer panels into a new structure, according to the reporting. The proposed setup would include the GST Secretariat, an implementation committee and a single standing committee, replacing several existing panels and sectoral groups. The report does not say the restructuring has been approved or when it would take effect.
Why it matters
The GST Council may wind up the Fitment Committee and replace several existing panels and sectoral groups with a structure built around the GST Secretariat, an implementation committee and a single standing committee. The reporting does not say the change has been approved. The move could affect how GST policy is prepared and coordinated across government bodies.