NEW DELHI: A special webpage on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the website of the Press Information Bureau was launched by the principal director-general A P Frank Noronha.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) will come into effect on 1 July. GST will completely transform the indirect taxation landscape in the country involving both, the central and state levies. In a departure from normal practice, GST will be administered together by the centre and states.

Earlier, the ministry of information and broadcasting had set a frequently asked questions and a basic understanding of GST on its website.

The webpage on GST is a one-stop information platform for all information on the new tax regime. It contains press releases issued till date on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in both Hindi and English languages. The webpage also contains various presentations, FAQs etc on GST.

Video clips of press conferences conducted with regard to GST by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley; Workshop conducted by Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia; Various video clips on GST including educational videos, TV Spots and Radio jingles as prepared by CBEC are also available on the webpage. Video links of programmes on GST by DD News can also be accessed.

YouTube, Twitter, Facebook etc updates on GST are integrated into the webpage for easy access on social media platforms. Various Infographics on GST have been compiled along with the Advertisements issued. Finance Minister’s quotes and bytes on GST after GST Council meetings have also been uploaded on the webpage.