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36055-012: Capacity Building for Fiscal Reforms in Sikkim
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The TA aims to help Sikkim state government to design effective measures needed to improve the state's public finances and build the necessary capacity within the state government to carry them out. The TA will help to develop a detailed plan to introduce value-added tax (VAT) in Sikkim including a plan for restructuring the Commercial Tax Department for an efficient introduction of VAT in the State; study the tax structure and revenue buoyancy of stamp duty and registration fees, motor vehicle... Read More
| Country |
India |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 36055-012 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
TA No. 4297 |
| Approval Date | 18 Dec 2003 |
| Geographical Location | Sikkim, India |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Public sector management / Public Expenditure and Fiscal Management |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Governance |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Hiranya Mukhopadhyay
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
India Resident Mission
Executing Agencies
Finance Department - Government of Sikkim
To be determined
PDS Creation Date
25 Sep 2006
Last PDS Update
11 Oct 2007