GREATER NOIDA: The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate organised a trade and taxpayer interaction programme, Sahaj Kar Samvad 2026 – Simple Compliance, Empowered Taxpayer, at GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management in Greater Noida on Wednesday.The programme was organised as part of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs’ (CBIC) 100-day outreach campaign to facilitate communication between tax officials and the business community.The event was held at SBG Hall on the second floor of Academic Block 2 at the institute’s Knowledge Park III campus. It began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Dr Yashovardhan Pathak (IRS), Commissioner, CGST Gautam Buddh Nagar.Additional Commissioners Arjun Lal Jat and Darpan Amrawanshi, guest speaker CA Bimal Jain, and Dr M.S. Naruka, dean of GL Bajaj Institute, attended the programme. Representatives of several trade associations, including the Industrial Entrepreneurs Association (IEA), Industrial Business Association (IBA) and Laghu Udyog Bharti, participated alongside taxpayers and industry representatives.During the technical session, Rahul Agarwal, Assistant Commissioner, and CA Bimal Jain explained the changes introduced at the 57th GST Council meeting. They discussed the Council’s decisions and their practical implications for businesses and industries, highlighting aspects relevant to tax compliance and day-to-day business operations.The session also provided a platform for traders and taxpayers to raise questions and discuss concerns related to GST provisions and compliance requirements. Departmental officers responded to the queries during the interactive discussion, allowing participants to seek clarification on issues affecting their businesses.The initiative aimed to strengthen engagement between the tax administration and taxpayers while improving awareness of GST-related developments. Such outreach programmes provide an opportunity for businesses to understand changes in tax policies, clarify procedural doubts and communicate their concerns directly to departmental officials.In his concluding remarks, Commissioner Yashovardhan Pathak shared his views on the decisions taken at the 57th GST Council meeting. He also presented a memento to CA Bimal Jain in recognition of his participation as the guest speaker.The programme concluded after the interactive session. The event was organised with the efforts of Vishwaindra Singh, Superintendent, and Sameer Singh Chauhan, Inspector, of the CGST Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate.
