International Conference on “Tax Reforms in India: Prospects & Challenges” by HPNLU, Shimla. Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th November 2025.

International Conference on “Tax Reforms in India: Prospects & Challenges” by HPNLU, Shimla. Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th November 2025.

About HPNLU, Shimla:

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, established in 2016 by Act 16 of the State Legislature, offers undergraduate (B.A.LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B.), postgraduate (LL.M.), doctoral (PhD), and post-doctoral (LL.D.) programs. Nestled in the Himalayas, it emphasizes holistic, interdisciplinary, and practice-oriented legal education. The university hosts the Centre for Business Law and Economics, which publishes two journals: HPNLU Journal of Law, Business and Economics and HPNLU Journal of Tax Law. The Centre is organizing a national conference on India’s tax reforms, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among academics, experts, and research institutions. Proceedings will be published to inform future policy-making.

About the Conference:

India’s tax reforms have largely focused on rationalizing tax rates and improving administrative flexibility, with limited attention to achieving economic justice. Over the past three decades, reforms such as the introduction of service tax, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, and the Income Tax Act of 2025 have modernized the system, promoting compliance, reducing litigation, and enhancing ease of doing business. However, India’s socio-economic diversity demands a more equitable tax model that addresses inequality and ensures fairness. Key challenges include broadening the tax base, reducing the fiscal deficit, and preventing disproportionate burdens on lower-income groups. The current conference aims to critically examine these issues and foster interdisciplinary dialogue to guide future tax policy.

Theme:

Tax Reforms in India: Prospects & Challenges

Sub-Themes:

1- Tax Reforms in India: Reflections from History
2- Tax Reforms: Continuity and Change
3- Reflections of the Constitutional Spirit in the Tax Reforms
4- Progressive Taxation
5- The Political Economy of Tax Reforms
6- Tax Reforms: The Economic Discourse
7- Tax Reforms: From the perspective of Trade and Commerce
8- Tax Reforms and International Taxation
9- Tax Reforms and the International Trade and Investment
10-Reforms in the Administration of Taxes
11- Tax Reforms: A Journey from Use of Intent/Cyberspace to Artificial Intelligence
12- Tax Reforms: A Human Rights Perspective
13-Impact of Tax Reforms: The Rural vs. Urban Discourse

Who May Participate?

This conference is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to the prevailing issues in taxes. Contributions from all those engaged in research from the concerned disciplines, such as History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Law, International Trade and Investment, and Human Rights, etc., are welcome.

Submission of Abstract/Paper and Registration Guidelines:

• Submissions of Abstract/Full Papers are invited from academicians from the field of law, economics, commerce, social sciences and other related disciplines.
• The word limit for the abstract is 800-1500 words, with 6-7 keywords, and must be without any footnotes.
• The submission must be in English and in MS Word format only.
• While preparing the abstract, contributors are suggested to be guided by the key themes prescribed above and must include a clear indication of the objectives, methodology, major results, and implications of the said work.
• Every abstract must be accompanied by a cover page containing the name, affiliation, and contact details of the author(s).
• Each submission can be of more than one author, but not beyond three, and the first page of the abstract/paper must provide the details of the co-author/s also.
• The full paper should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 font size with single spacing and alignment “justify”, and the footnotes should be in Times New Roman, 10 font size with 1.0 line spacing and alignment “justify”.
• Footnotes should be used for citations following the HPNLU Citation style only.
• All abstracts/papers shall be subject to review, including similarity/AI check, and only those abstracts/papers approved by the reviewers will be selected for the final presentation at the conference.
• Paper presentation in absentia shall not be considered. Full papers with an opportunity for publication in an edited book will be invited from selected presenters after the conference, and details of the same will be shared later.

Registration Fee:

Indian Participants:

• Registration Fee for Academician / Policy makers/ Industry Experts, etc. (without accommodation):
  3000/- per person (every co-author2500/)
• Registration Fee for Academician / Policy makers/ Industry Experts (with accommodation)
  5000/-per person (every co-author 3500/-)
• Registration Fee for PhD. Scholars 1500/- per person
• Registration Fee for Students 1000/ per person
• Only Participation (without accommodation, etc.) 500/- per person

International Participants:

• Registration Fee for Author/Co-author (with accommodation) $ 250 (US) per person
• Registration Fee for Co-author (without accommodation) (every co-author $ 150/-)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. Each co-author is required to register separately.
2. Except for scholars and students, the accommodation will be provided on a twin-sharing basis only.
3. Accommodation for scholars and students may be provided, subject to availability and at the rate of 1500/- per person, on a two/or three-sharing basis.
4. Participants are advised to expedite registration so that accommodation related arrangements can be made.
5. Participants coming with family/friends are advised to arrange their accommodation on their own.
6. No TA/DA shall be admissible in favour of the participants.
7. Certificate of Presentation or Participation will be provided accordingly.

Abstract Submission:

To Access Google Form Link for Abstract Submission:

Important dates:

• Receipt of Abstract: November 15, 2025
• Receipt of Full Paper: January 30, 2026
• Date of Registration: November 16-25, 2025
• Inauguration of Conference: February 27, 2026
• Valedictory Session: February 28, 2026

For any query kindly contact:

Convener: Co-convener:
Prof. (Dr.) Girjesh Shukla Dr. Santosh Sharma
Professor of Law Associate Professor
HPNLU, Shimla HPNLU, Shimla
Mobile No. : 8887059676 Mobile No. 9968649149

OR

E-Mail: clbe@hpnlu.ac.in / girjesh@hpnlu.ac.in

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