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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the government’s duty to offer transparent services to taxpayers after CBIC addressed GST corruption claims by a tax professional.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (File Photo: PTI)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that providing services to taxpayers is the government’s duty, and this must be done while maintaining transparency and integrity. She was reacting to the CBIC’s detailed response to a GST corruption allegation on the ‘X’ platform.
“A detailed response from CBIC. To provide service to the taxpayer is our duty. While so serving the taxpayers, transparency and integrity are crucial in earning their trust and confidence. Confident that the Board and the field formations will remain sensitive and responsive,” FM Nirmala Sitharaman said in a post on X on Saturday, May 31.
A detailed response from @cbic_andia. To provide service to the taxpayer is our duty. While so serving the taxpayers, transparency and integrity are crucial in earning their trust and confidence. Confident that the Board and the field formations will remain sensitive and… https://t.co/OwuHQ5yKhe– Nirmala Sitharaman (@NSITHARAMAN) May 31, 2025
What’s The Issue?
Vinod Gupta, founder and director of VG Learning Destination, shared a post on LinkedIn highlighting bribery in GST registrations. He said he applied for GST registration number of a firm 20 days ago. “Objections started coming in. Till today, the number has not been allotted,” he wrote.
He said both giving and taking bribery are crimes. “I know I will get it (GST registration number after committing the crime),” he wrote.
The post has been deleted as it is not available on Gupta’s LinkedIn timeline.
The screenshot of his post is doing rounds on social media. Legal expert Abhishek Raja “Ram” also shared the screenshot on ‘X’ along with his comments.
CBIC has no idea of ground reality of corruption in GST Registrations. Their Executive Officers are so corrupt that even VG Sir has to vent out his frustration. Better Top level Officers take control of Registrations to save the country from corruption.Raise your voiceBefore… pic.twitter.com/hcuaHZ47BK
– Abhishek Raja “RAM” (@abhishekrajaram) May 30, 2025
Raja wrote, “CBIC has no idea of ground reality of corruption in GST Registrations. Their Executive Officers are so corrupt that even VG Sir has to vent out his frustration. Better Top level Officers take control of Registrations to save the country from corruption. Raise your voice before it’s too late. Please Stop your work for few seconds and raise your voice against corruption in GST.”
What CBIC Said
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), which is the apex body on indirect taxes like GST, responded to Raja’s post on X with a detailed clarification. It said the ARN (Application Reference Number) was pending for reply from taxpayer side and it was duly informed to the taxpayer. The application will be processed by the Delhi GST authorities upon receipt of the pending information.
@FinminindiaDear @abhishekrajaramThe fact of the case of Shri Vinod Gupta who wrote about GST registration issue on LinkedIn are as below:
👉The application was filed this week on 26th May (Monday) which was assigned to Delhi State GST. The Central GST authorities had no…
– CBIC (@cbic_yndia) May 31, 2025
The CBIC wrote:
“Dear Abhishek Rajaram,
The fact of the case of Shri Vinod Gupta who wrote about GST registration issue on LinkedIn are as below:
The application was filed this week on 26th May (Monday) which was assigned to Delhi State GST. The Central GST authorities had no role in this matter.
As per Delhi State GST authorities, the case was processed immediately and a query was raised about the missing designation of the person who has signed the Rent Agreement on behalf of the Company.
At this stage the ARN was pending for reply from taxpayer side and it was duly informed to the taxpayer.
The application will be processed by the Delhi GST authorities upon receipt of the pending information.
You are kindly requested to not circulate wrong information on the social media without knowing the facts.”
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Reacts
To this, FM Nirmala Sitharaman wrote on X, “A detailed response from CBIC. To provide service to the taxpayer is our duty. While so serving the taxpayers, transparency and integrity are crucial in earning their trust and confidence. Confident that the Board and the field formations will remain sensitive and responsive.”
What Is A GST Registration Number?
A GST Registration Number, officially called the GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number), is a unique 15-digit alphanumeric code assigned to businesses registered under the GST system. It is mandatory for entities whose turnover exceeds prescribed thresholds or who engage in interstate or online sales. The GSTIN enables businesses to collect tax, claim input tax credit, and file returns, ensuring legal compliance and operational transparency. It also boosts business credibility and helps avoid penalties for non-compliance.
The Application Reference Number (ARN) is a unique number generated when a taxpayer submits an application on the GST portal, such as for new GST registration, amendment, or refund. The ARN helps track the status of the application.
Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at news18.com. He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously asso…Read More
Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at news18.com. He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously asso… Read More
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