@article {article1183, title = {Balance-sheet of demonetisation a year later}, author = {Himadri Bhattacharya}, journal = {Foundation of The Billion Press}, date = 2017-11-14, year = 2017, url = https://www.thebillionpress.org/columns/economy/balance-sheet-demonetisation-year-later-1183, Abstract = {A narrow direct-tax base, a retrograde direct-indirect tax structure, widespread tax evasion, complex tax rules, an inefficient and rent-seeking tax administration have been the hallmark of Indian taxation system since independence. Its dysfunctional nature has shaped the incentives of politicians, bureaucrats, businessmen and tax-payers, in general, in a way that engendered corruption and black money. } }