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Mumbai’s Vikrikar Bhavan renamed as GST Bhavan
Mumbai’s ‘Vikrikar Bhavan’ was renamed as ‘GST Bhavan’ on 2nd of July 2017 after the Goods and Services Tax regime was rolled out.
Key Points:
i. ‘Vikrikar Bhavan’ is the headquarters of Maharashtra government’s erstwhile Sales Tax department.
ii. The department has planned a helpline to assist traders and business community who have queries about the new tax regime’s implementation and modalities.
iii. In two years, the ‘GST Bhavan’ will be shifted to Wadala from Mazgaon.
Mumbai’s ‘Vikrikar Bhavan’ was renamed as ‘GST Bhavan’ on 2nd of July 2017 after the Goods and Services Tax regime was rolled out.
Key Points:
i. ‘Vikrikar Bhavan’ is the headquarters of Maharashtra government’s erstwhile Sales Tax department.
ii. The department has planned a helpline to assist traders and business community who have queries about the new tax regime’s implementation and modalities.
iii. In two years, the ‘GST Bhavan’ will be shifted to Wadala from Mazgaon.
Writer Preeti Shenoy bags Indian of the Year award
On June 30, 2017, writer Preeti Shenoy was awarded Indian of the Year Award by Brands Academy in New Delhi. Brands Academy is one of the most reputed branding companies in India to recognise the achievements of personalities who have contributed towards building up the reputation of the country.
About Preeti Shenoy:
i. Preeti Shenoy is one of India’s top five highest selling women authors.
ii. Shenoy’s books include “It’s All In The Planets”, “Why We Love The Way We Do”, “It Happens For A Reason”, “The One You Cannot Have” and “34 Bubblegums And Candies” among others.
Brand Academy Awards Ceremony:
The award ceremony also focused on celebrating the achievements of leaders from all walks of life who contributed towards the growth and development of the nation.
Besides Preeti Shenoy, other prominent winners included Deepa Malik (Paralympics Gold Winner), Kavita Krishnamurty (Singer) and Ranveer Brar (Celebrity Chef and TV Host).
Achal Kumar Jyoti is India’s new Chief Election Commissioner
Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Jyoti will take charge as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India after current CEC Nasim Zaidi retires on July 6, 2017. Nasim Zaidi had taken over as the 20th CEC of India on April 19, 2015.
i. He assumed charge as Election Commissioner on May 13, 2015.
ii. An Election Commissioner or a Chief Election Commissioner has tenure of six years in office or till he or she attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
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