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UPSC 2003: The Kelkar proposals which were in the news recently were the
(a)recommendations for reforms in the power sector
(b)recommendations for tax reforms
(c)guidelines for the privatisation
(d)guidelines for reducing vehicular pollution, and the promotion of CNG use
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) recommendations for tax reforms
The ‘Kelkar proposals’ refer to the Vijay Kelkar Task-Force reports (2002) recommending sweeping direct- and indirect-tax reforms, such as raising the income-tax exemption limit and rationalising customs and excise duties ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/highlights-of-the-kelkar-panel-reports/articleshow/32606842.cms?utm_source=openai)). They had nothing to do with power-sector reform, privatisation guidelines or CNG pollution norms.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 87. It falls under Indian Economy > Taxation.
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