Srinagar, Sept. 4 -- The decision of the GST Council on September 3 to impose a special 40 per cent tax on sin and super luxury goods is a progressive move that will build both a healthier society in our country and a more equitable economy. At a time when the government is seeking to balance growth with responsibility, this move will address two critical issues: it will discourage harmful consumption and ensure that the affluent pay their fair share. By including pan masala, tobacco products, aerated drinks and cigarettes in the highest GST bracket, the government has sent a strong signal that public health is more important than corporate profiteering. Tobacco use alone costs the country an estimated Rs.1.8 lakh crore annually in health...