Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia today held detailed review of IT-Preparedness for the roll-out of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 1st of July this year. <br/><br/>Mr Adhia also reviewed GST System preparedness of Goods and Services Tax Network and Central Board of Excise and Customs. He expressed satisfaction with the preparation for the roll-out of GST. <br/><br/>The Ministry said, out of around 63 thousand tax officials, more than 24 thousand tax officials have been given hands-on training, while the remaining officials will be trained by 15th June. <br/><br/>The Revenue Secretary also reviewed the progress on enrollment of existing taxpayers. As on 30th of last month, out of 84 lakh taxpayers, around 60 lakh taxpayers were enrolled. <br/><br/>The enrollment window will be re-opened for 15 days from 1st June to give another opportunity to taxpayers for enrollment.

Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia today held detailed review of IT-Preparedness for the roll-out of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 1st of July this year. <br/><br/>Mr Adhia also reviewed GST System preparedness of Goods and Services Tax Network and Central Board of Excise and Customs. He expressed satisfaction with the preparation for the roll-out of GST. <br/><br/>The Ministry said, out of around 63 thousand tax officials, more than 24 thousand tax officials have been given hands-on training, while the remaining officials will be trained by 15th June. <br/><br/>The Revenue Secretary also reviewed the progress on enrollment of existing taxpayers. As on 30th of last month, out of 84 lakh taxpayers, around 60 lakh taxpayers were enrolled. <br/><br/>The enrollment window will be re-opened for 15 days from 1st June to give another opportunity to taxpayers for enrollment.