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Jamshedpur, March 13: A delegation from the Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), led by its President Manav Kedia, met the Commissioner of Central Tax and Central Excise, B.K. Gupta, at the GST Bhawan in Bistupur to discuss several practical issues being faced by taxpayers and tax professionals in the region.
The delegation included Chamber Vice-President Rajeev Agarwal, Secretary Anshul Ringasia, and Executive Committee members Rajesh Agarwal, Paras Agarwal, and Sugam Saraiwala.
During the meeting, the Chamber submitted a detailed representation highlighting a significant challenge related to address identification in Jamshedpur and adjoining areas. It pointed out that many residential and commercial establishments in the region still do not have clearly designated house or shop numbers.
Traditionally, addresses have been identified through street names, local landmarks, neighbourhood references, or post offices.
Because of this conventional addressing system, several notices sent by the department through postal services are often returned with the remark “Insufficient Address.”
In certain instances, the non-service of such notices has led to the initiation of suspension proceedings against GST registrations, causing unnecessary difficulties for honest and compliant taxpayers.
The Chamber also expressed concern that in some cases statutory notices, including ASMT-10, are being issued through manual or offline modes instead of the GST portal.
Such practices often result in delays in communication, leading to avoidable compliance issues and disputes for taxpayers.
In its representation, the trade body urged the Commissioner to issue suitable administrative directions to address these concerns.
Key suggestions included ensuring that GST registrations are not suspended solely because postal notices are returned with the remark “Insufficient Address,” particularly in cases where addresses are commonly identified through local landmarks.
The Chamber also recommended the use of alternative modes of service—such as the GST portal, registered email, mobile communication, or local verification—before initiating any adverse action.
Additionally, it requested that all statutory notices, including ASMT-10, be mandatorily issued through the GST portal to ensure transparency and proper service of communication.
The trade body also appealed to field officers to adopt a practical and sensitive approach in cases where addresses are traditionally identified through local references.
Commissioner B.K. Gupta carefully heard the concerns raised by the delegation and assured that the issues would be examined.
He stated that appropriate steps would be considered to address genuine difficulties faced by taxpayers while ensuring effective tax administration.
The Chamber reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining constructive dialogue with the department to promote ease of doing business, better compliance, and stronger coordination between the trade and industry community and the tax administration.
