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  • Also reviews financial position of first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25

JAMMU: Additional Commissioner State Taxes Administration & Enforcement, Jammu, Namrita Dogra on Friday stressed on 100% return filing compliance and also warned the taxpayers over consequences of fraudsters using fake or multiple QR (quick response) codes and showing sale suppression. The Additional Commissioner made these remarks while chairing ‘Dealers Meet’ with taxpayers of Circle A and Circle-C of Jammu, organised by Sales Tax Department (STD) as part of ‘Know Your Dealer’ initiative.

During the meet, the Additional Commissioner also reviewed the financial position of first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 ending this June and held deliberations on devising strategy for revenue argumentation for remaining three quarters.

Appreciating the dedication and honesty of Jammu Old City’s dealers, the Additional Commissioner said that Jammu City’s taxpayers traditionally remained obedient and file their respective taxes on time, which is expected in future too. She laid stress on 100% return compliance and clearing all the blocked payments. She also encouraged the business representatives to openly share their grievances with concerned STOs.

Highlighting an analysis, the Additional Commissioner said, “We have noticed that some food vendors, restaurants, hoteliers and other traders are receiving payments through multiple UPI accounts to hide their actual turnovers aimed to show suppressed sale and avoid issuing tax invoices”. She added that such trend is in notice of the department and soon a drive will be launched to check  these violations.

Namrita Dogra also urged the taxpayers to keep their stock positioning and directed STOs for frequent inspections of stocks in case of mismatch. “All taxpayers should keep their stock position and sales aligned with tax statements to ensure transparency. We have noticed many cases where dealers are not aware of non-compliance and notices we issue because their own phone number is not registered with department, so I urge you all to register GST with personal email and mobile numbers to receive timely notifications and communications from the department,” the Additional Commissioner said.

She also advised them to use HSN code properly to avoid any red flagging identification. At the outset, State Tax Officer, Circle-A  and State Tax Officer Circle C briefed the attendees about agenda of meeting and introduced the dealers, of different sectors like automobiles, restaurant & entries, hotels, work contracts, garment, electronics, paints & varnishing, service sector, tuition centers, consultancies, mobile and other retail sector.

The meeting was part of Commissioner State Taxes P K Bhat’s , initiative under ‘Know Your Dealer’ initiative, launched to increase communication of circle level officers with the taxpayers to know their trade specific grievances and shortfalls. The meeting was pivotal for getting feedback from taxpayers and to make them aware of the consequences of non-compliance and tax evasions with a view to create deterrence amongst the taxpayers.

One to one discussion was also held with each representative of business to assess sector wise business and tax position. On the spot directions were also issued to non-compliant dealers to clear their ITC’s reversals and rectify mismatches.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

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