In an effort to foster greater cooperation between taxpayers and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration, the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) commissionerate of Gautam Budh Nagar has announced the launch of a monthly interaction initiative titled ‘Samvaad’.
The programme, beginning this month will be held on fourth Friday of every month across all divisions under the commissionerate. The sessions will serve as a platform for dialogue between trade representatives and GST officials, with the primary focus on addressing taxpayer concerns, clarifying compliance-related issues, and gathering constructive feedback.
The inaugural sessions for divisions I, II, and III will be conducted at the headquarters office on the 3rd floor, Wegmans Business Park, Knowledge Park-III, plot no 2, Greater Noida. Other divisions will host their sessions at their respective offices.
Officials emphasised that the agenda of ‘Samvaad’ is to provide a taxpayer-friendly GST ecosystem by encouraging open discussion. The interaction will specifically aim at resolving queries and challenges faced by taxpayers while inviting suggestions and feedback on improving GST administration.
In a statement, the commissioner of CGST, GB Nagar commissionerate, under whose direction the initiative is being launched, noted that taxpayer participation and input would play a key role in strengthening mutual understanding and compliance facilitation.
To ensure maximum outreach, the department has urged trade and industry associations, along with chambers of commerce, to publicise the initiative widely and encourage stakeholders to participate actively.
Speaking about the initiative, the assistant commissioner (HQ), CGST, Gautam Buddh Nagar, highlighted that “Samvaad is a step forward in creating a collaborative environment where taxpayer concerns are heard directly and addressed systematically.”
The commissionerate believes that regular interactions of this kind will build confidence among taxpayers, streamline compliance, and ultimately support the govt’s broader aim of simplifying GST administration and improving service delivery efficiency.
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