CHENNAI : The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) organised an interactive outreach programme with trade associations and taxpayers in Chennai on October 12, 2026, to discuss the path-breaking reforms introduced at the 57th meeting of the GST Council and their implications for businesses, industry and taxpayers.
Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, CBIC, and Shri Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), led the interactive session, engaging with representatives of trade associations and taxpayers to explain the key reform measures and gather feedback from stakeholders on their implementation.
The outreach programme was also attended by Shri S.K. Vimalanathan, Chief Commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Zone, and Shri S. Nagarajan, Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Government of Tamil Nadu, highlighting the importance of coordination between the Central and State tax administrations in implementing GST reforms effectively.
The meeting witnessed active participation from trade representatives and taxpayers, who contributed to the discussions, shared their perspectives and raised important issues concerning the GST framework. The interactive format provided an opportunity for stakeholders to seek clarifications, communicate their concerns and understand the potential impact of the recent reforms on tax compliance and business operations.
The discussions underscored the significance of continuous engagement between the tax administration and the business community in ensuring that policy reforms translate into practical benefits for taxpayers. Such outreach initiatives also help strengthen transparency, improve awareness of changes in the tax regime and facilitate smoother compliance by businesses across sectors.
The 57th GST Council meeting reforms formed the central focus of the interaction, reflecting the government’s continued efforts to improve the GST framework, simplify tax administration and make compliance more efficient and taxpayer-friendly.
Following the interaction with trade associations and taxpayers, the CBIC Chairman and Member (GST) also held a separate interactive session with officers of CBIC posted in the GST Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Zone. The session provided an opportunity to discuss the implementation of reforms at the field level, address operational matters and reinforce the role of tax officers in ensuring effective administration and taxpayer facilitation.
The outreach programme reaffirmed CBIC’s commitment to maintaining an open dialogue with trade and industry, strengthening stakeholder engagement and supporting the effective implementation of GST reforms through coordinated efforts between tax authorities and taxpayers.
