:Mumbai, July 16, 2026

The Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS), Mumbai Zonal Unit, in association with CGST & Central Excise, Belapur Commissionerate, organised a Hybrid Seminar-cum-Webinar on "GST in Real Estate and Works Contracts – Compliance Challenges, Practical Solutions & Recent Updates" on July 15, 2026. The programme brought together builders, developers, contractors, tax professionals, representatives of trade and industry, and officers of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

The programme began with a virtual address by Shri Sumit Kumar, Principal Additional Director General, DGTS, Mumbai Zonal Unit. He highlighted the need to improve understanding of GST provisions in the real estate and works contract sectors in view of changing compliance requirements, legislative amendments and court rulings. He also appreciated the support of Shri R.L. Ramesh Ram, Commissioner, CGST & Central Excise, Belapur Commissionerate, and the efforts of officers of DGTS and Belapur Commissionerate in organising the event.

Addressing the participants, Shri R.L. Ramesh Ram underlined the importance of such awareness programmes in promoting better understanding of GST and encouraging voluntary compliance through closer engagement with taxpayers.

The technical session was delivered by Shri Vivek Laddha, Chartered Accountant, Advocate and GST expert. He explained GST provisions relating to real estate transactions, works contracts, input tax credit, reverse charge mechanism, compliance requirements, recent CBIC circulars and important judicial decisions, supported by practical examples and case studies.

The seminar concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, where participants received clarifications on practical GST issues. The programme reaffirmed DGTS's commitment to strengthening taxpayer awareness and facilitating voluntary tax compliance through regular outreach initiatives.

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