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The authors who wish to present and publish their papers can send the Chief Patron soft copy of the research paper and abstract in the prescribed format to Dr. Pramod B. Gai the following email ID: [email protected]. Papers submission Vice-Chancellor related to the subthemes will be accepted only through online. Karnatak University Dharwad Karnatak University’s KARNATAK ARTS COLLEGE DHARWAD Last Date for Submitting Abstract : 15th September 2018 Patrons Organizes Intimating Acceptance of Abstract : 20th September 2018 Dr. Mallikarjun Patil ONE DAY NATIONAL CONFERENCE Last Date for submission of Full paper : 25th September 2018 Registrar Date of Conference : 06th October 2018 Karnatak University Dharwad ON Registration Fees Dr. R. L. Hyderabad “TAX REFORMS IN INDIA: Registration fee can be paid through NEFT / RTGS / DD in favour of Finance Officer Organizing Secretary, National Conference, Karnatak Arts & Karnatak University Dharwad ISSUES & CHALLENGES” Commerce College, Dharwad. Payable at Syndicate Bank, KCD th Campus, Dharwad. Executive Committee 5 October 2018

A/c. No. : 12422010074688 Dr. Rajeshwari Maheshwaraiah - Co - Patron IFSC Code : SYNB 0001242 Shri. Vishwanath S. Talwar - Organizing Secretary MICR Code : 580025304 Dr. B. F. Chakalabbi - Member Dr. A. R. Yardi - Member Dr. MKV Lamani - Member Sl. No. Category Amount Dr. I.C. Mulgund - Member 1 Industrialists / Professionals Rs. 800/- Shri. Parvathalu B. - Member

2 Teacher Delegates Rs. 500/- Organizing Committee

3 Research Scholars Rs. 400/- Smt. Indrayani C. Katti Mr. Sadashiv B. Arakeri DIRECT Miss. Shilpa C. Dharwad Mr. Ullas V. Doddamani 4 Students Rs. 200/- Mr. Sadashiv M. Mensinakai Miss. Soumya Kolur

The prescribed registration fee includes conference kit, lunch and refreshments on the day of the conference along with certificate of participation / presentation. The institute will not provide any TA/DA.

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1. Shri. V. S. Talwar - 9986943827 Vishwanath S. Talwar Dr. Rajeshwari M. Ph.D. 2. Smt. Indrayani Katti - 9243283268 Organising Secretary Principal & Conference Co-ordinator Head, Department of Commerce Karnatak Arts College Karnatak Arts College,Dharwad Dharwad About Dharwad City About the Conference 4. Reduction in the number of Customs tariff rates and its rationalization. Dharwad, a district centre of is situated 420 kms from The tax structure of India is undergoing rapid transformation in 5. Simplifying the excise duties and its integration with a Value-Added Bengaluru on the way to Pune. It is a birth place of great classical recent years affecting business and individuals. The changes brought Tax (VAT) system. musicians such as Pt. , Pt. , Pt. about in tax regime, as a result of recommendations of various 6. Bringing the services sector in the tax net within a VAT system. Basavaraj Rajguru, Pt. , Smt. Gangubai Hangal and committees, have influenced decisions of investment, disinvestment, 7. Broadening of the tax base. Sitar Ratna Rehmat Khan. It is the abode for Jnanapeetha Awardees financing methods, dividend payments, etc. of individual investors and 8. Building a tax information and computerization. such as Dr. D.R. Bendre, Dr. V.K. Gokak and Sri. . Being corporate. Programmes like Make in India, Start-up India, Digital India 9. Improving the quality of tax administration. the hub of Universities and educational institutions such as Karnatak and Skill India depend on the proper understanding and administration The Vijay Kelkar Committee in 2002 further provided direction to the tax College, Karnatak University, University of Agriculture Sciences, of new tax structure implemented in India. This National Level reforms in the country. A collective recommendations or suggestions Karnatak State Law University, and recently established IIT, Dharwad is Conference will provide platform for institutions, researchers and will form the base for findings based on the deliberations takes place in rightly known as ‘Vidya Kashi’ of . It is located close to industrialists to deliberate, discuss and evolve policies and National Conference. world heritage sites, such as Hampi (180 Kms.) and Pattadkal programmes to ease the tax procedures so as to influence the growth of (130kms.) and a tourist place like Goa (165kms.) the economy. CALL FOR PAPERS

About the KCD College: Direct and Indirect Tax Reforms Original Research papers are invited from the academicians, practitioners, research scholars and students on the issues related to The Karnatak Arts College, a prestigious educational institute of Some of the key direct tax reforms in taxation field cover both direct below mentioned themes. It is also proposed that the selected papers Karnataka is celebrating its 100th year of establishment with the great and indirect taxes. Tax Information Network(TIN), Electronic Return by the Research Committee will be published in a special volume of the efforts of memorable Diwan Bahadur Rodda Srinivas Rao and Rao Acceptance And Consolidation System (ERACS), Online Tax conference in the form of an edited book with ISBN Number. Authors of Bahadur Aratal Rudragouda. In the year 1917 the college was Accounting System (OLTAS), Central PAN Ledger Generation System selected abstracts will be given an opportunity to present their papers established as the only centre for higher studies in North Karnataka. (CPLGS), e-TDS (Tax Deduction at Source) & e-TCS (Tax Collected at during the conference. Further, it was nurtured by Sir Siddappa Kambali. Karnatak College Source), eSahayog Initiative, Paperless Assessments through CBDT, An abstract should contain 250-300 words accompanied by a known as KCD is the parent institution of Karnatak University, Dharwad Sevottam – Efficient Grievance Redressal, Faster Refunds, Pre-filled brief profile of the author indicating email ID, contact number and official and present is a constituent college and a Recognized Research ITR forms and lastly PAN camps for Income Tax Business Application- address. Full Paper should not be of more than 3500 words. It must be Centre. The college offers PU and Degree courses in Arts, Commerce, PAN are some of the significant developments in Indian Tax arena. typed in Times New Roman, Font size 12 on A4 size paper with 1” On the other side, the indirect tax reforms in India include Management Studies, Social work and Tourism. College has the credit margin on all sides with 1.5 line spacing with Vancouver style of introduction of Modified Value Added Tax (MODVAT) for selected of offering more than 30 subjects including some unique subjects like referencing. A uniform formatting style must be strictly adhered to while commodities in 1986 to replace the Central Excise Duty. It was French, Urdu, Persian, Logic, Linguistics etc. College is a center for submitting the abstract and full paper. P.G. courses in the subjects like Economics, English, M.Com., gradually extended to all commodities through Central Value Added Tax M.Com(CS) and Tourism Administration. The Alumni of the college are (CENVAT). The States followed suit and enacted VAT Acts to replace Conference Sub-Themes spread all over the world and have held notable positions in different the Sales Tax. There after, custom duties since 1990-91 to 1994-95, sectors. tariffs were reduced from 128% to 40% gradually. Currently, the Reforms in Personal Taxation average custom duties are 11-12%. The Service Tax was first Reforms in Corporate Indirect Taxes - GST About the Commerce Department introduced on some limited services in 1994-95 at 7%. The rate was GST & Its Impact on Indian Economy gradually increased and so was the number of taxable services. The Tax Administration in Changing Scenario Realizing the importance of professional courses, the Karnatak Goods and Services Tax is so far the biggest tax reform in the country. At Impact of Information Technology Development on Taxation in University commenced commerce faculty in the year 1977 with the joint present, the GST subsumed all the indirect taxes as One-Nation-One- India efforts of Dr. R. C. Hiremath the then Vice-Chancellor of Karnatak Tax since July 1, 2017. University and Dr. C.C. Pattanshetti, Former Chairman, Professor The participants are also encouraged to explore the other relevant Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce is an Objectives of Tax Reforms topics pertaining to Tax Reforms in India and may send their papers. important constituent of Karnatak College, Dharwad and has become a The best research papers will be awarded with cash prize & vital part of the prestigious college of North Karnataka. The Department The Government appointed Prof. Raja Chelliah Tax Reforms certificate. For Teachers Rs. 5000 /- & for Research students Rs.3000/- is vibrant in providing quality education to the students of the different Committee laid our detailed agenda for reforming India's tax system. parts of the State. Since its inception in 1977, the Department of This TRC came up with three WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE Commerce has produced many distinguished persons. Past students of Faculty and Research Scholars (from Commerce, Management, the department have not only excelled in higher education but are also 1. Reforming the personal taxation system by reducing the marginal tax rates. Economics and allied disciplines) holding key positions in Government Departments, Business and Students (from Commerce, Management, Economics and allied Service Organisations and are leading Professionals in the fields such 2. Reduction in the corporate tax rates. 3. Reducing the cost of imported inputs by lowering the customs disciplines) as Legal, Tax Consultation, Chartered Accounting, etc. duties. Industry representatives (Tax Practitioners / Consultants etc)