GSTN committee set up to give feedback on new GST system

A committee has been set up by the GSTN with the aim of providing feedback on new functionalities in the GST system. The committee will give suggestion in relation to the policy and technology. According to the recommendations from the GST Council, member secretary of GSTN, representatives from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and independent experts, the committee will include representatives from selected states. Apart from that, the panel will also have representatives from trade and industry bodies such as CII, Ficci and ICAI.

The order states, “It will provide feedback when significant changes are brought in the system, or when changes in business processes are contemplated.” It also said, “Provide feedback on procedures and processes from point of view of taxpayers and tax consultants.” Before the beginning of its every meeting, the committee will elect its chairman, while the strength of the quorum will be a third of the total number of members.