CBIC has done exemplary work in both Customs and GST during Covid pandemic, says Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj, Revenue Secretary. He said their work during the pandemic brought laurels from the Hon’ble Finance Minister and for the Revenue realized at the start of financial Year viz April 2022 Rs. 167540 Cr., a milestone to start with.

He made this remark in his inaugural address in the “SANKALP” - Annual Conference of Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners along with Principal Director Generals / Director Generals of Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Customs, which is being held on 5^th and 6^th May 2022 at Mahabalipuram.

Shri. Vivek Johri, I.R.S., Chairman, CBIC welcomed all the participants to the Conference and highlighted the achievements of CBIC during the year 2021-22 in areas of Revenue collection, use of data analytics to detect evasion, curb fake invoices, detect smuggling of Narcotics at different ports, Disposal of seized/ confiscated goods and gold and in conducting the outreach programmes for the Taxpayers.

The Conference shall deliberate upon a variety of subjects such as Compliance Management Strategy, lessons from National Time Release Study, Introduction of a Performance Management System and Litigation Management. The Conference also provides an opportunity to the field formations and Directorates to present & showcase some of their “best practices” and innovative solutions to local problems for imparting greater efficiency.

Further, detailed focus on measures and steps to be taken for Revenue Augmentation would also be discussed. A holistic approach on Returns Scrutiny, energizing audit of units and streamlining of Investigations is also being deliberated upon.

The conference shall culminate in the preparation of a template for the field formations of CBIC and Directorates which can be used for setting quarterly targets/milestones.

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