Rajasthan GST Department Issues Order on Scrutiny of Returns
The Rajasthan Commercial Taxes Department, via an Order dated November 29, 2024, assigned territorial jurisdiction under the Rajasthan GST Act, 2017 for the scrutiny of GST returns.
Key Highlights of the Order
- Jurisdiction for Scrutiny:
Under Sections 3 and 4 of the Rajasthan GST Act, 2017, Chief Commissioner Prakash Rajpurohit designated Joint Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners of State Tax to oversee the entire state of Rajasthan.
The officials are tasked specifically with scrutiny of GST returns under Section 61.
- Faceless Tax Administration:
The initiative is part of Rajasthan’s effort to implement faceless tax administration, ensuring transparency and efficiency in GST compliance monitoring.
- Supersession of Previous Orders:
The latest order supersedes and updates prior orders, creating a unified framework for return scrutiny across Rajasthan.
- Immediate Effect:
The order is effective from the date of issuance, i.e., November 29, 2024.
This move aligns with Rajasthan’s commitment to enhancing tax governance, streamlining GST compliance, and minimizing face-to-face interactions, fostering greater trust between taxpayers and authorities.