Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman asks officials to improve refund, registration of GST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed tax officials to streamline GST registration, refund processing, and grievance redressal mechanisms. She emphasized faster cargo clearance to boost India's trade competitiveness and called for swift investigation closures, focusing on preventing tax evasion. Sitharaman advocated for a transparent, technology-driven GST registration process and urged officials to prioritize taxpayer trust through timely grievance resolution.