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Open Interaction Between State Tax Department and Business Community in Lucknow
Officials Address GST and Tax Concerns, Assure Faster Resolution Mechanism
Merchants Call for Regular Engagement to Promote Ease of Doing Business
Pooja Srivastava | Anytime News NetworkLucknow: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening trust between the business community and the State Tax Department, a Trader Dialogue Programme was successfully organized at Gurudwara Road, Lucknow. The interactive session brought together senior tax officials and leading traders to discuss taxation issues, improve compliance awareness, and enhance administrative transparency.
Constructive Discussion on Tax Issues
Officials from State Tax Division-11 listened carefully to traders’ concerns related to GST compliance, departmental procedures, documentation, and other taxation matters. Practical solutions were discussed, with the department assuring participants of timely grievance redressal and greater administrative support.
Senior Officials Lead the Interaction
The programme was attended by Vishal Chaudhary, Shubha Singh (Assistant Commissioner), Kunwar Ravish (Deputy Commissioner), and Sanjay Singh (State Tax Officer, Division-05). The officers encouraged open communication and emphasized that the government’s objective is to simplify tax administration while making compliance easier for honest taxpayers.
Business Community Appreciates the Initiative
Representing the Gurudwara Road Trade Association, President Asit Agarwal (Ashish), Treasurer Raj Kumar Agarwal, Saurabh Jain, Nilesh Agarwal (Tata), along with several prominent traders and office bearers from the Naka business area, actively participated in the discussion. Traders appreciated the department’s proactive approach and described the programme as an important step toward building stronger institutional trust.
Call for Regular Interactive Sessions
Participants urged the department to organize such interactive programmes on a regular basis to keep businesses informed about evolving tax regulations and compliance requirements. Officials responded positively, reaffirming their commitment to continuous engagement and taxpayer-friendly governance.
The dialogue reflected a shared commitment to creating a transparent, business-friendly tax ecosystem while reinforcing the government’s broader objective of promoting Ease of Doing Business across Uttar Pradesh.
