A meeting on GST Reforms and the recommendations of the 57th GST Council was held on 12 October 2026 in Chennai, under the chairmanship of Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The meeting was attended by Shri Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), CBIC, Shri. S. Nagarajan, IAS, Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Government of Tamil Nadu and Shri S.K. Vimalanathan, Chief Commissioner, Chennai GST Zone, along with representatives of the trade and officers of CBIC.

The forenoon session featured an interactive discussion with trade representatives on GST Reforms and the recommendations of the 57th GST Council. Various queries, doubts and requests for clarification raised by the trade representatives were addressed during the interaction. The representatives expressed their appreciation for the GST reforms undertaken by the Government of India and welcomed the initiatives aimed at facilitating trade and improving the ease of doing business.

The afternoon session was devoted to interaction with officers of CBIC. Addressing the officers, the Chairman emphasised the importance of ensuring a smooth, effective and seamless implementation of the recent GST reforms. The need for ensuring trade facilitation while safeguarding Government revenue was emphasized.

The meeting provided a valuable platform for constructive engagement between the tax administration and trade representatives, facilitating the resolution of queries and reinforcing the commitment to efficient, transparent and trade-friendly GST administration.

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