Requests and Suggestions made by members of STBA to Delhi GST dept.

Delhi GST Department issued a Circular No. F.No. 3(543)/GST/POLICY/2024/1361 dated 22.03.2024 on the actions taken by the Deptt., on the requests and suggestions made by members of Sales Tax Bar Association (STBA) vide various letters.

The Government of NCT of Delhi, Department of Trade and Taxes, Policy Branch, Vyapar Bhawan, New Delhi replied to The President, Sales Tax Bar Association, Vyapar Bhawan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi.

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GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES

POLICY BRANCH

VYAPAR BHAWAN, IP ESTATE,

NEW DELHI – 110002

F. No. 3(543)/GST/POLICY/2024/361 dated 22.03.2024

To,

The President, Sales Tax Bar Association,

2nd Floor, Department of Trade & Taxes,

Vyapar Bhawar,

I.P. Estate, New Delhi 110002

Subject: Regarding the actions taken by the Deptt. on the requests and suggestions made by members of Sales Tax Bar Association (STBA) vide various effects.

Sir,

This is to inform that the Department has received various letters from STBA, dated 01.03.2024, 06.03.2024 and 08.03.2024 making requests and suggesting improvements on various points. The Department acknowledges the suggestions put forward by STBA and therefore would like to inform that the Department is examining and taking steps on points and suggestions. Please find below the update and action on the various points and suggestions of the STBA in this regard.

1. Rectification u/s 161 of DGST Act:- For suggestion received on rectification of the assessment orders for clerical and apparent, in this regard the Department has already issued instruction side F.No. 3(543)/GST/POLICY/2024/1312-18 dated 01.03.2024 and has also issued additional instructions vide No. F.No. 3(543)/GST/POLICY/2024/1355-1360 dated 21.03.2024.
2. Pendency of Cancellation of Registration:- On the suggestion pertaining to clearing the pendency of cancellation of registration applications, the Department is actively following up with the ward in charges and is also committed to clear the pendency on this in a phased manner.
3. CRC issues: On request received for providing meeting hours with CRC officials, the Department will positively consider access to the authorized representative of applicant including professionals twice in a week for an hour during forenoon.
4. Pending refund cess:- On the request to expedite the disposal of pending refund cases, the Department is actively monitoring for timely disposal.
5. Matter of DVAT regime: On the suggestion to clear pendency and demands in respect to erstwhile tax regime of Delhi Value Added Tax (DVAT), the Department is pursuing various proposal for clearing the pendency.

The Department of Trade and Taxes considers the suggestions made the requests raised by the STBA and the taxpayers and assures that all will be addressed positively as per the applicable law.

This issues will the approval of Competent Authority.