Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on tax officials to serve taxpayers with transparency and integrity to foster trust. This statement comes after a recent incident where a business entity alleged delays in processing their GST registration. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified that the delay was due to the applicant not responding to a query about their rent agreement documentation, not due to inaction by tax authorities.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday reiterated the responsibility of tax officials to serve taxpayers with "transparency and integrity," emphasizing the need for trust-building between the government and the public. Her remarks came in response to a recent controversy surrounding a delay in GST registration.
"To provide service to the taxpayer is our duty. While so serving the taxpayers, transparency and integrity are crucial in earning their trust and confidence. Confident th
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FAQ :
She urged tax officials to serve taxpayers with transparency and integrity to build trust and confidence.
Her remarks were made in response to a recent controversy regarding a delay in GST registration for a business entity.
The delay was caused by the applicant failing to respond to a query from Delhi State GST authorities about the designation of the person who signed the rent agreement.
No, the Central GST authorities were not involved; the application was handled by the Delhi State GST authorities.
The CBIC urged individuals not to circulate misinformation on social media without verifying the facts.