Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 9: A delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), J&K UT, led by Ved Sharma, All Cells in charge, today met State Tax Department Commissioner, P.K. Bhat to discuss issues related to GST implementation and challenges faced by traders and professionals.
The delegation included Sham Langer, convener Trade Cell; Deepak Kaphon, convener Professional Cell; Amit Gupta, co-convener and Deepak Gupta, convener Industry Cell. The team extended gratitude to the Union Government and the GST Council for the recent reduction in GST slab rates, calling it a welcome move that will provide much-needed relief to small businesses and industries in the Union Territory.
Speaking during the meeting, Ved Sharma said that the reduction in GST slabs is a step in the right direction, which will strengthen trade and industrial growth in J&K. He, however, emphasized that smooth and timely implementation of the new rates is essential to ensure that benefits actually reach traders, manufacturers and common consumers.
The delegation also highlighted persistent problems related to delays in e-bill generation, GST registration and procedural hurdles. Members stressed that these technical delays not only cause inconvenience to traders but also lead to financial losses and disruption of business operations.
Sham Langer said the trade community has welcomed the reduction but seeks a streamlined system for e-billing to avoid unnecessary delays. Deepak Kaphon pointed out that professionals assisting businesses in GST compliance also face challenges due to frequent server issues and lack of proper facilitation measures.
Deepak Gupta added that the industrial sector requires special attention, as timely GST clearance is vital for production and supply chains. Amit Gupta urged the Commissioner to set up grievance redressal mechanisms for prompt resolution of traders’ concerns.
The GST Commissioner assured the delegation that the highlighted issues would be addressed and necessary steps would be taken to improve efficiency in GST operations.
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