Meaning of LTU

N.Naveena Maheswara Rao (Assistant manager for accounts)   (1096 Points)

25 August 2009  

 What is an LTU?

An LTU is self-contained tax office under the Department of Revenue acting as a single window clearance point for all matters relating to Central Excise, Income Tax/ Corporate Tax and Service Tax.  Eligible Tax Payerswho opt for assessment in LTU shall be able to file their excise return, direct taxes returns and service tax return at such LTUs and for all practical purposes will be assessed to all these taxes there under.  These units are being equipped with modern facilities and trained manpower to assist the tax payers in all matters relating direct and indirect tax/ duty payments, filing of documents and returns, claim of rebates/ refunds, settlement of disputes etc. 

Where are LTUs  being set up?

LTUs are being established in India in a phased manner.  To begin with they are to be established in five large cities of the country viz. Bangalore , Chennai, Delhi , Kolkata and Mumbai.  The response from eligible tax payers of Bangalore   has been encouraging.  LTUs are already functioning at Bangalore (Since 3-10-2006) and Chennai (Since 1-12-2007) , LTU Mumbai has been inaugurated on 28 March 2008.