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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
GST evasion detection hits all-time high of ₹2.23 trillion in FY25
FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges faster probe closures and easier registrations Monika Yadav The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) detected Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion of ₹2.23 trillion in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), an all time high figure which was 10 per cent more than the previous year's ₹2.02 trillion. In FY23, the GST evasion stood at ₹1.01 trillion. In FY25, voluntary payments by taxpayers stood at ₹28,909 crore, according to data shared at the CBIC Conclave held in New Delhi on Thursday. Chairing the meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for speedy closure of investigations in Customs and CGST cases, stronger action on tax evasion, and time-bound improvements in GST registration and grievance redressal. Audit coverage under GST rose from 62.21 per cent in FY23 to 88.74 per cent in FY25, with officials highlighting that no taxpayer had been audited more than once in a three-year span. Refund performance also improved, with 85 per cent of claims processed within the statutory 60-day limit. The national average for GSTR-3B return filing reached 94.3 per cent during the FY25. 'An impressive 95 per cent to 97 per cent of CPGRAMS appeals are being disposed of within 30 days. This performance has placed CBIC among the top 5 out of 90 central ministries in CPGRAMS rankings since February 2024,' the release stated. Sitharaman urged the department to intensify awareness campaigns among taxpayers and trade bodies, particularly on the documentation required for GST registration-- citing frequent rejections due to issues with proof of principal place of business. She called for dedicated helpdesks within CGST zones to assist with registration applications. In Customs, cargo facilitation through the Risk Management System rose to 86 per cent in 2025, up from 82 per cent in 2022. The finance minister asked zones to further reduce dwell time for imports and exports at ports and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) to improve India's trade logistics competitiveness. As per the government, CBIC handed over 2,140.35 kg of seized gold to the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL) in FY25.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Make GST registration easier using technology, risk-based parameters: FM Sitharaman to CBIC
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked CBIC to make the GST registration easier, seamless, and more transparent for taxpayers, using technology and risk-based parameters. Sitharaman, who chaired the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Conclave with the Principal Chief Commissioners, Chief Commissioners and Director Generals of the field formations, reviewed the performance of Customs and CGST zones on key indicators. During the conclave, she directed the zones to prepare an action plan to improve various parameters, such as GST registration, processing of refunds, and handling taxpayers' grievances. The finance minister also directed the CGST formations to launch targeted awareness campaigns among taxpayers, trade associations, and industry bodies regarding the mandatory documentation required for GST registration, particularly those related to the principal place of business, the finance ministry said in a statement. This would help reduce rejections and delays in registration and enable faster processing of applications, she said. Live Events She also directed CGST Zonal Heads to have a dedicated helpdesk for GST registrations to facilitate the taxpayers in the application process. The finance minister also highlighted the need to ensure that GST Seva Kendras and Customs Turant Suvidha Kendras are well-staffed, accessible, and properly maintained so that taxpayers receive timely and quality assistance. Emphasising taxpayer trust, she called for a targeted and sustained focus on grievance redressal, ensuring the timely resolution of queries and complaints through improved systems and accountability. Sitharaman also underlined the need for the speedy closure of investigations for Customs and CGST cases, and exhorted for an analysis on detection and recovery and to seek solutions to reduce the gap between detection and recovery. At the same time, she emphasised the need to prevent tax evasion and wrongful input tax credit (ITC) claims. The CBIC was asked to expedite the processing of GST and Customs refunds to ensure timely redressal and ease of doing business, especially for MSMEs and exporters. Hailing that CBIC ranks in the top five out of 90 Central Ministries/Departments in CPGRAMS performance since February 2024, she underscored the importance of promptly addressing public grievances received through CPGRAMS. The finance minister suggested that the CGST and Customs zones may dedicate teams to further expedite the resolution of grievances. She asked the Customs to reduce dwell time at seaports, airports, and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) for both imports and exports and emphasised that faster cargo clearance is crucial to enhance India's global trade competitiveness and ease of doing business. Taking note of pending disciplinary matters, the minister directed that disciplinary proceedings against the officials at different levels be concluded expeditiously in a time-bound manner. The CBIC was also urged to fill all vacant posts at the earliest across various levels to strengthen field formations and enhance administrative efficiency. Sitharaman encouraged Chief Commissioners and DGs to actively undertake trade facilitation measures within their jurisdictions and submit actionable suggestions to CBIC Headquarters for further streamlining of procedures. The meeting was also attended by Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava and CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, and senior officials of the Department of Revenue.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Make GST registration easier using tech, risk-based parameters: FM to CBIC
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked CBIC to make the GST registration easier, seamless, and more transparent for taxpayers, using technology and risk-based parameters. Sitharaman, who chaired the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Conclave with the Principal Chief Commissioners, Chief Commissioners and Director Generals of the field formations, reviewed the performance of Customs and CGST zones on key indicators. During the conclave, she directed the zones to prepare an action plan to improve various parameters, such as GST registration, processing of refunds, and handling taxpayers' grievances. The finance minister also directed the CGST formations to launch targeted awareness campaigns among taxpayers, trade associations, and industry bodies regarding the mandatory documentation required for GST registration, particularly those related to the principal place of business, the finance ministry said in a statement. This would help reduce rejections and delays in registration and enable faster processing of applications, she said. She also directed CGST Zonal Heads to have a dedicated helpdesk for GST registrations to facilitate the taxpayers in the application process. The finance minister also highlighted the need to ensure that GST Seva Kendras and Customs Turant Suvidha Kendras are well-staffed, accessible, and properly maintained so that taxpayers receive timely and quality assistance. Emphasising taxpayer trust, she called for a targeted and sustained focus on grievance redressal, ensuring the timely resolution of queries and complaints through improved systems and accountability. Sitharaman also underlined the need for the speedy closure of investigations for Customs and CGST cases, and exhorted for an analysis on detection and recovery and to seek solutions to reduce the gap between detection and recovery. At the same time, she emphasised the need to prevent tax evasion and wrongful input tax credit (ITC) claims. The CBIC was asked to expedite the processing of GST and Customs refunds to ensure timely redressal and ease of doing business, especially for MSMEs and exporters. Hailing that CBIC ranks in the top five out of 90 Central Ministries/Departments in CPGRAMS performance since February 2024, she underscored the importance of promptly addressing public grievances received through CPGRAMS. The finance minister suggested that the CGST and Customs zones may dedicate teams to further expedite the resolution of grievances. She asked the Customs to reduce dwell time at seaports, airports, and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) for both imports and exports and emphasised that faster cargo clearance is crucial to enhance India's global trade competitiveness and ease of doing business. Taking note of pending disciplinary matters, the minister directed that disciplinary proceedings against the officials at different levels be concluded expeditiously in a time-bound manner. The CBIC was also urged to fill all vacant posts at the earliest across various levels to strengthen field formations and enhance administrative efficiency. Sitharaman encouraged Chief Commissioners and DGs to actively undertake trade facilitation measures within their jurisdictions and submit actionable suggestions to CBIC Headquarters for further streamlining of procedures. The meeting was also attended by Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava and CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, and senior officials of the Department of Revenue.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Don't depend on agents for PF services, EPFO tells members
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has asked its subscribers to not depend on private agents for services related to their PF accounts. The EPFO said in a release that it had observed that several cybercafe operators and fintech companies were charging EPFO members large sums of money for services that were officially free. 'In many cases, these operators are simply using the EPFO's online grievance portal, something any member can do on their own, free of cost, from the comfort of their homes,' the EPFO said, cautioning the subscribers against visiting or engaging with third-party companies or agents for EPFO-related services. The EPFO warned that such actions may expose members' financial data to third party entities. 'These external entities are not authorised by the EPFO and may charge unnecessary fees or compromise the security of personal information of members,' the provident fund authority said. The EPFO added in its statement that it had taken a series of reforms to make services faster, transparent and user-friendly for all its stakeholders. 'These initiatives are part of EPFO's commitment to deliver hassle-free, secure and efficient services to all its stakeholders,' it said. Profile correction 'The online facility provided for member profile correction has been simplified using Aadhaar authentication. The dependency on employer and EPFO for member profile correction has been done away with, in most of the cases. The online de-linking facility has enabled members to delink wrong member ID from their UAN and thus has resulted in reduction of grievances,' the EPFO claimed, adding that the requirement of uploading of the image of cheque leaf/attested bank passbook had been removed for speedy settlement of claims filed online and to reduce the rejection of claims. The release said the EPFO had a robust grievance monitoring and redress system wherein the member grievances were registered on CPGRAMS or EPFiGMS portals and were monitored till their resolution in a time-bound manner. 'A total of 16,01,202 grievances were received in EPFiGMS and 1,74,328 in CPGRAMS in FY 2024-25. Out of these, 98% of the grievances were redressed within timelines,' the EPFO said.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Centre releases grievance redress, monitoring system reports for States for May 2025
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) on Monday released two separate Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) reports for states and union territories and the various union ministries and departments. DARPG released the 34th CPGRAMS Report of States/UTs and the 37th CPGRAMS report Central Ministries/Departments, showcasing success stories. According to an official statement, in the 34th report, there was a grievance against Rajesh Choudhary about a delay in GST Registration for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). 'Rajesh Choudhary faced repeated rejections of his GST registration application over a span of three months, despite having responded to all departmental queries. The delay caused financial losses to his MSME startup, as potential clients required a valid GST number to proceed with business transactions,' an official statement from the ministry said. 'He also raised concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the reasons for rejection. Seeking redressal, he filed a grievance on the CPGRAMS portal. Following this, the concerned officer reviewed the application, verified the details, and approved the GST registration. A GST number has now been issued, thereby resolving the grievance,' the statement added. A grievance by one Pawan Rajput regarding Irregular Power Supply, stated, 'a resident of Rajendra Nagar, Bareilly, faced frequent power outages due to a faulty connection from the nearby electricity pole. This not only caused severe discomfort during the summer nights but also posed a risk to household appliances. Despite raising multiple complaints through the electricity helpline, the issues remained unresolved, and complaints were closed without action. Seeking resolution, he filed a grievance on the CPGRAMS portal. Upon review, the concerned authorities visited the site and rectified the faulty connection. The grievance was resolved within 15 days.' A grievance by Faiz Mohammad Ayyub for Area Cleaning and Mosquito Control was also mentioned in the statement. 'A resident of Ainuddinpur, Kareli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, raised a concern regarding stagnant rainwater around his house leading to a severe mosquito infestation. He also reported the overgrowth of poisonous weeds, increasing the risk of snake sightings and endangering his family's safety. Seeking immediate action, he filed a grievance on the CPGRAMS portal, requesting weed removal, mosquito control spray, and garbage clearance.' Upon review, the concerned authorities cleaned the area, removed the overgrown vegetation, and conducted mosquito repellent spraying to address the issue. The grievance was resolved and closed. In the 37th CPGRAMS Report of Central Ministries/Departments, the success stories highlighted the story of Prem Deep. Prem Deep, after his Army release, submitted all required documents for settlement, but faced delays and no response from PCDA (Officers), Pune regarding partial dues of Rs 90,936 and a PLI refund of Rs 6,492. Despite multiple attempts, the matter remained unresolved, causing distress. Seeking resolution, he filed a grievance on the CPGRAMS portal. Upon review, authorities confirmed the PLI refund and release of 76,808 after adjustments, providing Statements of Accounts as proof. All dues were settled, and the grievance was close. Another incident mentioned was that of Syoprasad, a salaried taxpayer who had filed his return for the Assessment Year 2014-15, claiming a TDS credit of Rs 16,536. However, while processing the return, the credit was not given,and a demand of Rs 16,560 was incorrectly raised. Despite submitting a rectification request and paying the demand, no correction was made, and additional interest under Section 220(2) was shown. Seeking resolution, he filed a grievance on the CPGRAMS portal. Upon review, the concerned authorities rectified the mistake and issued a refund of 18,360. The refund was credited to his revalidated bank account. (ANI)
