Haryana GST Dept revises Constitution of State GST Intelligence Unit [HGST-IU]
Haryana GST Department Modifies Order to Enhance GST Intelligence Operations
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In a recent development, the Haryana Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) Department has issued Order No. 01/2024/GST-II on March 15, 2024, amending its previous Order No. 02/2021/GST-II dated March 22, 2021, which pertains to the establishment of the Haryana State GST Intelligence Unit (HGST-IU). The HGST-IU was initially constituted through Order No. 02/2021/GST-II dated March 22, 2021, with...
In a recent development, the Haryana Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) Department has issued Order No. 01/2024/GST-II on March 15, 2024, amending its previous Order No. 02/2021/GST-II dated March 22, 2021, which pertains to the establishment of the Haryana State GST Intelligence Unit (HGST-IU).
The HGST-IU was initially constituted through Order No. 02/2021/GST-II dated March 22, 2021, with a primary mandate to investigate cases related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion.
The following modifications were made to the Constitution of the State Goods and Services Tax Intelligence Unit: —
1. Assignment of Intelligence Officers: Each Joint Commissioner of State Tax (Range) will now be assigned Intelligence Officer(s) to aid in identification, planning, and coordination of searches/inspections within their respective range. These officers will support the Joint Commissioners and all DETCs(ST) within the Range.
2. Selection Process: The selection of Intelligence Officers will be conducted by a committee comprising the concerned Joint Commissioner of State Tax (Range) as Chairman, along with the Joint Commissioner of State Tax (Appeal) and the most senior Deputy Commissioner of State Tax (DETC(ST)) in the Range as members.
3. Allocation of Intelligence Teams: The maximum number of intelligence teams at the range level will vary as follows:
a. Gurugram Range - 6
b. Faridabad Range - 4
c. Ambala Range - 2
d. Rohtak Range - 2
e. Hisar Range - 2
4. Tenure and Jurisdiction: Intelligence Officers will serve for a maximum period of one year in their roles and will have jurisdiction as Proper Officers across the entire state of Haryana.
5. Flexibility in Usage: Joint Commissioners (Range) may, at their discretion, allow the use of Intelligence Officers for ward-related tasks by the respective DETC(ST).
6. Removal and Transition: The Joint Commissioner of State Tax (Range) holds the authority to remove an Intelligence Officer from their position before the one-year term, subject to recommendation/approval from the Excise and Taxation Commissioner-cum-Commissioner of State Tax, Haryana. Officers currently serving in HGST-IU will transition to proper officer roles in their respective districts upon the appointment of new Intelligence Officers.
These modifications aim to streamline and strengthen GST intelligence operations across various ranges in Haryana, ensuring effective tax administration and compliance enforcement.
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