Which among the following committees recommended the elimination of Standard deduction?
Q. Which among the following committees recommended the elimination of Standard deduction?
Answer: Vijay Kelkar Committee
Notes: The Kelkar Task Force (KTF) headed by Mr Vijay Kelkar set up in the year 2002, recommended for increase in tax collection by simplifying tax structures, widening the tax base and improving tax administration. Out of the two options put forth by the committee, the first one was to eliminate tax exemptions.

 

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