Purpose and Scope: “Sampark 2025” is an annual directory/handbook published by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) under the Directorate General of Taxpayer Services, providing contact information for CBIC officials to enhance communication and efficiency within the department.
Edition Details: This 2025 edition, updated as of December 31, 2024, serves as a vital resource and includes a preface by Director General Mahesh Kumar Rustogi, dated January 2025, from New Delhi.
Cultural Theme: The handbook celebrates India’s rich artistic heritage by highlighting 24 iconic art forms (e.g., Madhubani, Tanjore, Warli, Pattachitra), reflecting the country’s diverse cultural narratives and traditions.
Contact Information: It provides official contact details for the Directorate General of Taxpayer Services: C.R. Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi – 110109; Phone: +91 011-23379344; Email: samparkcbic@gmail.com; Website: www.cbic.gov.in; and multiple social media handles (@cbicindia).
Calendar and Holidays: Includes a 2025 calendar and lists of gazetted holidays (17 dates, e.g., Republic Day, Diwali) and restricted holidays (34 dates, e.g., New Year’s Day, Raksha Bandhan) for Government of India officers in Delhi/New Delhi.
Organizational Structure: Details the hierarchy and contact points within the Ministry of Finance, CBIC divisions (e.g., Customs, GST Policy Wing), and related departments like CESTAT, GST Council Secretariat, and Narcotics Control Bureau.
Directorates and Zones: Covers various Directorate Generals (e.g., DG GST Intelligence, DG Vigilance) and regional CGST zones (e.g., Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai) with specific commissionerate details.
Guest Houses: Lists departmental guest houses across CGST, Customs, and Central Bureau of Narcotics zones, including city addresses, number of rooms (AC/non-AC), facilities (tea/meal availability), and reservation contacts (e.g., 6 AC rooms in Delhi CGST Zone, contact: supthgrs@gmail.com).
Feedback Mechanism: Encourages feedback for improvements, with discrepancies or updates to be reported to the provided contact details, ensuring the handbook remains a dynamic tool.
Visual and Thematic Elements: Ends with a showcase of art forms like Warli, Madhubani, Gond, and Pichwai, visually tying the functional directory to India’s cultural legacy, as emphasized in the preface and theme sections.
The Handbook can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CBIC-SAMPARK-Handbook-2025.pdf
