Constitution of GST Working Groups to address concerns of the Trade and Industry
GST
Dated:- 25-3-2017
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Document 1
F. No. 349/36/2017-GST
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Excise and Customs
Dated March 24, 2017
Office Order
Subject: Constitution of GST Working Groups to address concerns of the Trade and Industry
1. With the finalization of the Model GST Laws by the GST Council, stage has been set for the
introduction of GST as per the deadline indicated by the Council.
2. While a large number of representations have been addressed in the making of the laws, there are
some sectors which may have special peculiarities which need to be given a closer look to ensure
that they are a
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ST and commitments relating
fiscal stability clause in Production Sharing Contracts;
Issues due to existing abatements in transport sector together with compliance challenges;
Critical infrastructure of the country
Exports, including value addition and manufacturing in domestic tariff area (DTA) for
export/EOUS and SEZs.
Government services to obtain clarity as to what constitutes ä taxable supply for
consideration.
4. Recognizing all the above concerns, it has been decided to set up following Working Groups to
address the concerns of some key sectors:
a. Banking, Financial
and Insurance Sector
b. Telecommunication
Shri Upender Gupta, Commissioner, GST
Shri Amitabh Kumar, JS, TRU – II
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ncerns. They may interact with concerned administrative ministries and key
Industry bodies/associations, professionals and other suitable persons.
6. The emphasis of the Groups should be on procedural simplification and possible rate structure.
7. They should present their Reports latest by April 10, 2017.
8. Based on their initial reports, decision on further action to expand the working groups by including
officers from the state governments may be taken.
Sixall
(Ram Tirath)”
Member (Budget & GST)
Copy to:
1. Conveners of all Working Groups
2. Chairman (EC)/All Members of CBEC
3. All Pr. Chief Commissioners / Chief Commissioners/ Pr. Directors General / Directors General,
CBEC
4. PS to FM/MOS (R)
5. PS to Secretary (Revenue
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