Comments on: Taxing job http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html Life and Politics in Democratic Bhutan Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:25:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Disciple http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-6068 Disciple Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:06:40 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-6068 The challenge of OL is hugely appreciated. When such cases are raised in NA, there should be a automatic mechanism under the Supreme court to put a hold to all relevant executive decisions (tax raise in this case), until the alignment with constitution or relevant laws are undertaken. OL is not shouting just for the heck of it, and the issue should not be just brushed under the carpet. Let us play fair. The challenge of OL is hugely appreciated. When such cases are raised in NA, there should be a automatic mechanism under the Supreme court to put a hold to all relevant executive decisions (tax raise in this case), until the alignment with constitution or relevant laws are undertaken. OL is not shouting just for the heck of it, and the issue should not be just brushed under the carpet. Let us play fair.

]]> By: khamdangpa http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-6054 khamdangpa Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:56:57 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-6054 well it seems more like a public debate. as somebody has rightly pointed out, unless the Judiciary take over the matter, it still is like an old adage which says " Let the dogs bark, Caravan goes on". It is the most remarkable statement you have ever made OL. Applauses for you. though a high school student i have always been a good observer of the Govt's performance and your statements. well it seems more like a public debate.
as somebody has rightly pointed out, unless the Judiciary take over the matter, it still is like an old adage which says ” Let the dogs bark, Caravan goes on”.

It is the most remarkable statement you have ever made OL. Applauses for you. though a high school student i have always been a good observer of the Govt’s performance and your statements.

]]> By: Dorji Tshering P http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-6027 Dorji Tshering P Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:32:58 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-6027 OL, I was a DPT supporter but seeing how they have been operating in the last two years we need to get rid of them. Indeed Ap NAKA (PM) along with his cabinet must resign for not following the constitution. DPT has become a monster. It must be stopped and the wangdi norbu is the avatar of this monster. OL, I was a DPT supporter but seeing how they have been operating in the last two years we need to get rid of them.

Indeed Ap NAKA (PM) along with his cabinet must resign for not following the constitution.

DPT has become a monster. It must be stopped and the wangdi norbu is the avatar of this monster.

]]> By: just this once http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-5999 just this once Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:07:35 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-5999 i voted for DPT and i have no issues with Govt for what they are doing but this Taxing issue is criminal act disregarding the Finance Act and even Constitution. it is ridiculous to recall how our PM, Ministers and MPs put their heads under Constitution infront of media and His Majesty. for this violation, not only PM and cabinets but MPs should also resign for failing to obey constitution and buckling under cabinet pressure. i voted for DPT and i have no issues with Govt for what they are doing but this Taxing issue is criminal act disregarding the Finance Act and even Constitution.
it is ridiculous to recall how our PM, Ministers and MPs put their heads under Constitution infront of media and His Majesty.

for this violation, not only PM and cabinets but MPs should also resign for failing to obey constitution and buckling under cabinet pressure.

]]> By: Rohit http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-5976 Rohit Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:09:15 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-5976 I must applaud to the OL's wise words. I felt that this was indeed the first time that the Opposition made a remarkable statement, which is indeed very much required for a healthy democracy. I am a young youth and I know how much the environment needs our attention. But at the same time I prefer reality over austerity. It is funny to know that our country can't even afford to cope up with the little increasing traffic; We must have a look at Delhi and Kolkota. We have such a small population of vehicles and we can't manage it and we dream of accomplishing GNH! I must ponder over it for hours I guess. No matter what, making Cycling as a form of transportation in Bhutan is a dream that has a long way to come true. For rich people, even if they aren't able to buy a Prado one would surely buy a Santa Fe but for common people like us whose only dream is to buy a simple Atlo by investing savings of several years- buying a vehicle would just remain a dream. Like Keshav Bhandari said in his blog (http://keshavbhandari.blogspot.com/), it makes a lot of sense to put in place huge taxes on grand vehicles but placing in tax for vehicles for common people makes no sense! Is this why we voted the present government?? But it is sad to note that media and the government did not respond to this very seriously. I think it is important to notes the reactions of the present government for Future Elections! Anyways, OL please continue to do your best. I must applaud to the OL’s wise words. I felt that this was indeed the first time that the Opposition made a remarkable statement, which is indeed very much required for a healthy democracy.

I am a young youth and I know how much the environment needs our attention. But at the same time I prefer reality over austerity. It is funny to know that our country can’t even afford to cope up with the little increasing traffic; We must have a look at Delhi and Kolkota. We have such a small population of vehicles and we can’t manage it and we dream of accomplishing GNH! I must ponder over it for hours I guess.

No matter what, making Cycling as a form of transportation in Bhutan is a dream that has a long way to come true.

For rich people, even if they aren’t able to buy a Prado one would surely buy a Santa Fe but for common people like us whose only dream is to buy a simple Atlo by investing savings of several years- buying a vehicle would just remain a dream.

Like Keshav Bhandari said in his blog (http://keshavbhandari.blogspot.com/), it makes a lot of sense to put in place huge taxes on grand vehicles but placing in tax for vehicles for common people makes no sense! Is this why we voted the present government??

But it is sad to note that media and the government did not respond to this very seriously. I think it is important to notes the reactions of the present government for Future Elections!

Anyways, OL please continue to do your best.

]]> By: Taxing explanation - Tshering Tobgay’s Blog http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-5949 Taxing explanation - Tshering Tobgay’s Blog Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:11:01 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-5949 [...] that won’t do. I’ve already reported the matter in the National Assembly. And if the government refuses to review its decision, I may be [...] [...] that won’t do. I’ve already reported the matter in the National Assembly. And if the government refuses to review its decision, I may be [...]

]]> By: drups http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-5929 drups Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:01:18 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-5929 Great job OL la! FM should resign from his post immediately. Great job OL la! FM should resign from his post immediately.

]]> By: Twister http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-5911 Twister Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:25:46 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-5911 Thank you Lyonpo OL. Feels good to see our Constitution at play. Now I understand what a Constitution really is, what it means and what it can do to safeguard the interest of our people and our small precious Kingdom. Thank you Lyonpo OL. Feels good to see our Constitution at play. Now I understand what a Constitution really is, what it means and what it can do to safeguard the interest of our people and our small precious Kingdom.

]]> By: penjore http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-5905 penjore Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:51:48 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-5905 DPT is blatently ignoring the rule of law. Raising taxes, lowering taxes is the fiscal policy prerogative of the ruling party, but they can't bully their way through without following the procedures - first have the concurrence of the Parliament. DPT has bulldozed through CDG and banned live media coverage, and now they have raised taxes without even discussing in the parliament. Let us forget pubic finance act 2007, let us forget customs, tariffs and sales tax act 2000, but the Constitution is very clear on the taxes requiring the emdorsement and approval of the parliament. DPT is blatently ignoring the rule of law. Raising taxes, lowering taxes is the fiscal policy prerogative of the ruling party, but they can’t bully their way through without following the procedures – first have the concurrence of the Parliament. DPT has bulldozed through CDG and banned live media coverage, and now they have raised taxes without even discussing in the parliament. Let us forget pubic finance act 2007, let us forget customs, tariffs and sales tax act 2000, but the Constitution is very clear on the taxes requiring the emdorsement and approval of the parliament.

]]> By: gungtala http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/government/2010/taxing-job.html#comment-5899 gungtala Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:24:15 +0000 http://www.tsheringtobgay.com/?p=2352#comment-5899 Now that the OL has demanded for FM's resignation, NOW WHAT? Now that the OL has demanded for FM’s resignation, NOW WHAT?

]]>