GST: CBIC has directed all GST field officers to ensure timely and complete production of records/information to the C&AG audit teams, following concerns raised in Audit Report No. 7 of 2024. Officers must also request taxpayers to provide necessary documents when those are not held by the department. Strict compliance and proactive follow-up are required to meet the constitutional audit obligations under Article 149. The instruction aims to improve transparency and audit cooperation across GST formations.(06.05.2025)

GST

CBIC has directed all GST field officers to ensure timely and complete production of records/information to the C&AG audit teams, following concerns raised in Audit Report No. 7 of 2024. Officers must also request taxpayers to provide necessary documents when those are not held by the department. Strict compliance and proactive follow-up are required to meet the constitutional audit obligations under Article 149. The instruction aims to improve transparency and audit cooperation across GST formations.

(Instruction No. 05/2025-GST dated 2nd May 2025)