FM Sitharaman to Push for Faster Tax Refunds, Flags Delay in GST Probes by DGGI



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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to hold crucial meetings with tax officials this month to address significant delays in tax refunds and GST investigations. The aim is to expedite refunds across Income Tax, GST, and export dues, with a strict limit of 60 days for processing. Additionally, concerns will be raised about lengthy DGGI probes, with a focus on improving transparency and faster closure of investigations to ease the burden on businesses. The meetings will also cover improving cargo clearance efficiency at ports and airports.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to take a firm stance on long-pending tax refund delays and extended investigations by GST authorities in two crucial meetings scheduled this month with top officials from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The meetings with CBIC officials onFriday, June 21and principal chief commissioners of income tax on June 23 - are expected to focus on enhancing taxpayer services, ensuring timely
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She is addressing long-pending tax refund delays and extended investigations by GST authorities.

Delays beyond 60 days for refunds under Income Tax, GST, and export-related dues will no longer be tolerated.

Concerns will be raised about 'open-ended' investigations and cases that have remained unresolved for over 180 days, aiming for greater transparency and faster closure.

The Finance Minister will also assess the dwell time of cargo at ports and airports to improve trade facilitation and logistics efficiency.

The meetings are expected to lead to improved taxpayer services, faster refund processing, and reduced bureaucratic delays, particularly in GST investigations and customs clearances.




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