In a move to improve efficiency, transparency and taxpayer services, the Delhi Government has launched a comprehensive two-week training programme for officers and employees of the Trade and Taxes Department involved in Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration.
The programme, being conducted in collaboration with the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), commenced on June 15 and will continue until June 26. Three sessions are being held daily to equip officers with updated knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of GST administration.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government remains committed to making tax administration more effective, accountable and citizen-centric. “The government is continuously working to provide better services to taxpayers and make tax administration more citizen-centric,” she said.
Highlighting the evolving nature of tax administration, the Chief Minister said: “Tax administration today is no longer limited to revenue collection. It has evolved into an integrated system involving technology, law, investigation, analysis and public service. Therefore, regular capacity-building and training of officers are essential.”
The programme covers a wide range of subjects, including GST fundamentals, taxation and tax collection, supply and valuation of goods and services, classification, Input Tax Credit (ITC), registration procedures, tax invoices, returns, composition schemes, e-way bills, assessments, audits, refunds, works contracts, job work and input service distributors.
Officers will also receive hands-on training on the GST Network, including return filing, registration, amendments, cancellation and restoration processes, back-office operations, helpdesk functions and grievance redressal mechanisms. The training includes specialised modules on intelligence gathering, investigations, interrogation techniques, recording statements, examination of witnesses, inspections, search-and-seizure operations, arrests, detention and release of goods and vehicles, disposal of offences, and the use of digital investigation tools.
Participants will also be familiarised with provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), along with procedures related to demand and recovery, drafting show-cause notices, appeals, revisions, advance rulings, and handling cases before the High Court and the Supreme Court.
The Chief Minister said the programme would help officers stay updated on the latest legal provisions, judicial pronouncements, technological platforms and departmental best practices. She urged participants to actively engage in case studies, discussions and practical exercises throughout the training period.
Participation has been made mandatory for newly appointed Assistant Commissioners, GST Officers and GST Inspectors. Designated master trainers of the department will also attend all sessions and subsequently serve as resource persons within the department.
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