New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitarman on Saturday supported the Central Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Central Board for detailed explanation on social media allegations about delays in GST registration processing and alleged corruption.After posting a screenshot of the allegations posted by a Twitter user by a LinkedIn user, he was commented, alleging that he did not get GST registration despite a 20-day wait. The Post claimed corruption in the GST registration process.The Central Indirect Taxes replied in detail the allegation that Sitarman wrote: “It is our duty to serve the taxpayer. While serving taxpayers, transparency and integrity is important in acquiring their trust and belief. It is believed that the board and field formation will be sensitive and responsible. ,Meanwhile, clarification of CBIC, citing details of the specific case. It said that the application in question was submitted on May 26, 2025, and the state of Delhi fell under the jurisdiction of GST officials- not the central GST. In addition, according to the CBIC, Delhi GST officials immediately processed the case, but sought an explanation about the designation of the company’s representative who signed the rental agreement.“The application was filed on 26 May (Monday) this week, which was submitted to Delhi State GST. Central GST officials had no role in this case. According to GST officials of Delhi State, the case was immediately processed and a query was raised about the missing designation of the person which signed a rental agreement on behalf of the company. On receiving the pending information to the application, Delhi will be processed by GST officials, “the CBI said” requested not to give wrong information on social media without knowing the facts “.
