Kolkata, Oct 28 The CGST and Central Excise, Kolkata Zone, on Wednesday held an outreach programme in the city on the recommendations of the 57th GST Council meeting, bringing together tax professionals, taxpayers and representatives of trade bodies.
CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi, CBIC Member Sanjay Mangal and Kolkata Zone Chief Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise Ramavath Srinivasa Naik took part in the programme, according to an official statement.
The programme provided a platform for interaction between the senior leadership of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and stakeholders from trade and industry. It focused on apprising them of the Council’s recommendations and facilitating discussion on issues concerning their implementation, the statement said.
Stakeholders raised questions, shared views and highlighted issues relating to GST administration and compliance. The interaction was aimed at fostering constructive dialogue between the tax administration and the taxpayer community and at facilitating a better understanding of the GST-related changes and measures recommended by the Council, it said.
The statement said the programme reflected the GST administration’s continued emphasis on stakeholder engagement, transparency and taxpayer facilitation. Such interactions provide an avenue for addressing concerns raised by trade associations, tax professionals and taxpayers, and for strengthening coordination between the tax administration and the business community, it added.
The programme reaffirmed the importance of sustained engagement with stakeholders for effective implementation of the Council’s recommendations and for promoting a more responsive and facilitative GST administration, the statement said.
(PTI News)
