Archive · 20 Jun 2025
FM Calls for GST Simplification, Tax Evasion Crackdown
The Finance Minister wants to make it easier to register for GST and speed up tax refunds.
She's also cracking down on tax evasion and wants to make sure people's complaints are handled quickly.
A lot of tax evasion was found, but some money was paid back voluntarily.
The government is getting better at handling complaints, and they want to speed up how long it takes for goods to be cleared at ports to help businesses.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged simplification of GST registration and faster processing of refunds.
CBIC was asked to take measures to prevent tax evasion and address public grievances swiftly.
GST evasion detected grew to Rs 2.23 lakh crore in 2024-25, with voluntary payments of Rs 28,909 crore.
The average time for grievance disposal has reduced to 9 days, with most CPGRAMS appeals resolved within 30 days.
The minister emphasized reducing dwell time for imports and exports to enhance trade competitiveness.
- Who
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and CBIC officers.
- What
- Simplification of GST registration, addressing tax evasion, and speeding up refunds.
- When
- During a conclave with CBIC officers.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To improve GST administration, reduce tax evasion, and facilitate trade.
- Detected GST Evasion (2024-25)
- Rs 2.23 lakh crore
- Voluntary Payments (2024-25)
- Rs 28,909 crore
- Average Grievance Disposal Time
- 9 days
- CPGRAMS Appeals Resolved Within 30 Days
- 95-97%
- GST Audit Coverage (FY24-25)
- 88.74%
