FM Sitharaman Urges CBIC to Simplify GST Registration, Expedite Grievance Redressal

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to further simplify the GST registration process and to expedite the redressal of taxpayer grievances. In a review meeting with senior officials, the minister emphasized the need to make the tax system more taxpayer-friendly. She called for measures to reduce the time and complexity involved in obtaining a new GST registration, which would improve the ease of doing business. Furthermore, she flagged the need for a more responsive and efficient grievance redressal mechanism, ensuring that taxpayer issues are resolved in a time-bound manner. These directives are aimed at enhancing transparency, reducing compliance burdens, and fostering a relationship of trust between the tax administration and the business community, which is crucial for improving voluntary GST compliance.