GoI Cabinet Secretary P.K. Sinha Urges Ministries, PSUs to activate GST Facilitation Cell

P.K. Sinha, the Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, has asked the Secretaries of the different ministries/departments to set-up a Goods and Service Tax (GST) facilitation Cell in their respective department/ministry, said an official release by the GoI on Tuesday.
 
Sinha said that the cell should be in constant touch with the major industry and business associations relating to the respective Ministry/Department and provide all possible support for the smooth roll-out of GST. 
 
In a letter to the secretaries of the different ministries/departments, the Cabinet Secretary has further mentioned that the GST Facilitation Cell can preferably be managed by a small core team headed by the Economic Adviser or any other designated officer of the respective Ministry/Department.

Sinha further said, "To ensure smooth and successful roll-out of GST, it is essential that all stakeholders, both in the government as well outside, are adequately prepared for the roll-out. Therefore, it is imperative to ensure that all sectors/businesses are GST ready before 1st July, 2017", added Sinha.