New instructions for Equipment Type Approval (ETA) streamline license-exempt wireless device applications via SARAL Sanchar portal.
CBIC highlights drug seizures and GST fraud cases, including Rs. 193 crore ITC fraud and methamphetamine smuggling in October 2024 newsletter.
CBIC issues guidance on third-party invoicing under FTAs, addressing origin verification challenges for imported goods.
CBIC’s Instruction No. 22/2024 outlines compliance measures for the FSSAI and Bhutan Food Authority agreement on food imports to India.
CBIC’s Instruction No. 21/2024 clarifies rules on retrospectively issued Certificates of Origin under India-UAE CEPA, addressing trade implementation challenges.
New CGST building in Delhi inaugurated; DRI busts illegal Mephedrone factory in MP, seizing ₹168 crore worth of drugs, and intercepts ₹25 crore currency smuggling.
CBIC’s recent conference in Hyderabad focused on tax administration and enforcement, with updates on cleanliness drives and customs operations.
CBIC issues guidelines for systemic improvements on timely mapping/de-mapping of officers in the GSTN portal to prevent fraudulent activities and ensure accountability.
SOP for investigating high-risk refund cases for AY 2024-25. Clusters of suspicious ITRs identified and disseminated for verification by Investigation Wing users.
Insight Instruction No. 8 guides Assessing Officers in verifying high-risk refund ITRs for AY 2024-25, detailing steps for verification and reporting within 30 days.