The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued new instructions prohibiting its officers from attending seminars, webinars, or conferences organised by non-government agencies. Exceptions are made only if prior permission is granted by the revenue secretary. Officers are permitted to act as 'resource persons' solely for events organised by government bodies.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has barred its officers from attending seminars, webinars or conferences organised by non-government agencies unless permitted by the revenue secretary.
The instructions were issued to all field units on January 12, and strict compliance without exception has been mandated. The Board has allowed the officers from attending as 'resource person' only if webinars or conferences are organised by government agencies.
Official Copy of the Notification has been attached herewith

FAQ :
CBIC officers are now barred from attending seminars, webinars, or conferences organised by non-government agencies.
Yes, officers can attend private seminars and webinars if they receive prior permission from the revenue secretary.
The instructions were issued to all field units on January 12.
Officers are only allowed to attend as 'resource persons' if the webinars or conferences are organised by government agencies.
Strict compliance without exception has been mandated, indicating no flexibility unless explicitly permitted by the revenue secretary for attendance.