Parliament Winter session Day 1 LIVE: Govt to bring two bills in Lok Sabha to replace GST cess on tobacco, pan masala
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Why in news
The Union Government is set to introduce bills in the Winter Session to replace the GST cess on tobacco and pan masala with the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill.
Background
The Winter Session of Parliament began on December 1, 2025, for a duration of 15 days. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to introduce amendments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Central Excise acts.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyLok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India where the government intends to introduce the new cess bills.
- FactThe Winter Session of Parliament is scheduled to last for 15 days starting December 1, 2025.
- FactThe government plans to introduce legislation to open the civil nuclear sector to private players during this session.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the proposed Health Security and National Security Cess Bill in restructuring the indirect tax framework for sin goods.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal restructuring: Transitioning from GST cess to a dedicated Health Security and National Security Cess framework.
- Regulatory shift: Implications of opening the civil nuclear sector to private players on national security and energy policy.
Keywords: Indirect Taxation · Cess · Legislative Process · Fiscal Policy · Sin Goods
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