
Simplifying GST: A New Era for Taxpayers
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax officials to simplify the GST registration process using technology and risk-based approaches. During a recent conclave, she emphasized the importance of improving GST registration, refund processing, and resolving taxpayer grievances. Key achievements included reducing grievance resolution time to just nine days and processing 85% of refund claims on time. Sitharaman called for awareness campaigns to educate taxpayers about required documentation and stressed the need for well-staffed GST and customs centers. The fifth edition of the National Time Release Study showcased improvements in cargo release times, reflecting enhanced efficiency.