Introduction: The Office of the Goods and Services Tax Council located in New Delhi has released an official memorandum addressing recent changes in the Group of Ministers (GoM) responsible for overseeing the GST system reforms in India.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Background of Previous Changes: The current memorandum acts as a modification to two prior Office Memorandums (O.M.) – dated 22.09.2022 (O.M. No. S-31011/12/2021-DIR(NC)-DOR) and 24.09.2021 (O.M. No. S-31011/112/2021-DIR(NC)-DOR). These earlier O.M.s pertain to the original constitution of the GoM focused on GST reforms.
2. New Membership of the GoM: The reconstituted GoM includes the following esteemed personnel:
- Shri Ajit Pawar: Convenor, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Shri Dushyant Chautala: Member, Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana
- Shri T.S. Singh Deo: Member, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
- Ms. Atishi Marlena: Member, Minister of Finance for Delhi
- Smt. Ajanta Neog: Member, Minister for Finance in Assam
- Shri Buggana Rajendranath: Member, Minister for Finance, Planning and Legislative Affairs, Andhra Pradesh
- Shri Bikram Keshari Arukha: Member, Minister of Finance for Odisha
- Shri Thangam Thennarasu: Member, Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, Tamil Nadu
3. Terms of Reference (ToR): Although there’s been a change in the membership structure, it’s important to note that the other terms of reference (ToR) relating to the GoM on GST System Reforms remain consistent and unaffected.
Conclusion: The revision in the GoM underscores the importance of the continual evaluation and reformation of administrative structures to address GST reforms more effectively. With this reconstitution, the Goods and Services Tax Council aims to refine and enhance the system to ensure a more streamlined approach to GST in India.
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Office of the Goods and Services Tax Council
5th Floor, Tower-II, Jeevan Bharti Building,
Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
F.No. 342/GoMonSystemReforms/GSTC/2022 Dated: 22-08-2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Partial Modification to the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST System Reforms.
In partial modification to the O.M. No. S-31011/12/2021-DIR(NC)-DOR dated 22.09.2022 and O.M. No. S-31011/112/2021-DIR(NC)-DOR dated 24.09.2021 on the subject cited above, it is stated that reconstituted membership of the GoM is as follows:
| S. No. | Name, Designation & Organization | Position |
| 1 | Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra | Convenor |
| 2 | Shri Dushyant Chautala, Deputy Chief Minister, Haryana | Member |
| 3 | Shri T.S. Singh Deo , Deputy Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh | Member |
| 4 | Ms. Atishi Marlena , Minister of Finance, Delhi | Member |
| 5 | Smt. Ajanta Neog , Minister for Finance, Assam | Member |
| 6 | Shri Buggana Rajendranath , Minister for Finance, Planning and Legislative Affairs, Andhra Pradesh | Member |
| 7 | Shri Bikram Keshari Arukha, Minister of Finance, Odisha | Member |
| 8 | Shri Thangam Thennarasu , Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, Tamil Nadu | Member |
2. The other terms of reference (ToR) for the GoM on GST System Reforms shall remain unchanged.
3. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Saurav Suman Shardool
DIRECTOR
22-08-2023
To,
The Hon’ble Members of the GoM.
Copy to:
1. PS to Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi;
2. PS to Hon’ble Minister of State (Finance), Government of India, North Block, New Delhi;
3. The Nodal Officers of the States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu to intimate the Hon’ble Members regarding their nomination as Members of the GoM on GST System Reforms.
4. The Revenue Secretary, North Block, New Delhi;
5. The Chairman, CBIC, North Block, New Delhi;
6. The CEO, GSTN, New Delhi;
7. Nodal officers of all the States
Saurav Suman Shardool
DIRECTOR
22-08-2023
