CBIC Launches GST Verification Drive with Rs 50,000 Penalty for Non-Compliant Shops


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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a GST verification drive in Bathinda, Punjab, requiring all registered businesses to prominently display their GST numbers. This campaign, running until September 15th, aims to verify registrations, prevent fraud, and boost GST collection. Businesses failing to comply could face fines of up to Rs 50,000. The drive is particularly targeting businesses claiming excess input tax credits and those incorrectly charging GST, such as small restaurants under the composite scheme.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has initiated a campaign in Punjabs Bathinda district to ensure that businessmen registered on the GST network portal display their GST numbers at their premises. Failure to do so may result in fines of up to Rs 50,000. This campaign is in effect until September 15, and its primary objectives are to verify GST registrations and increase GST collection in the district. Key points to be considered here are Displaying GST Numbers:
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FAQ :

The CBIC has launched a campaign in Bathinda, Punjab, to ensure businesses registered on the GST network display their GST numbers at their premises.

Businesses failing to display their GST numbers may face a fine of up to Rs 50,000, split between the state and central governments.

The campaign is in effect until September 15th.

The primary objectives are to verify GST registrations, increase GST collection in the district, and prevent GST fraud.

Yes, small restaurants and dhabas under the composite scheme (annual turnover less than 50 lakhs) should not be charging GST, and this drive is addressing instances where they incorrectly do so.

The Bathinda district has approximately 14,000 registered firms, divided into nine wards for this campaign.




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