GST
Bhavan Inaugurated in Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh
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Inauguration Event
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New GST Bhawan inaugurated on 3 May 2026 at Itanagar
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Inaugurated by Surjit Bhujabal
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Attended by senior officials including Kul Prakash Singh
and Shyam Kanu Mahanta
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Purpose of GST Bhawan
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Modern office for the Itanagar Commissionerate under
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
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Designed as a taxpayer facilitation centre
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Aims to improve accessibility, efficiency, and ease
of compliance
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Key Messages by Officials
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Focus on trust-based and voluntary compliance
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Emphasis on collaborative partnership between
taxpayers and administration
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Officers to act as facilitators rather than enforcers
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GST Performance in Arunachal Pradesh
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Revenue reached ₹526 crore in FY 2025–26
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29.4% growth, among the highest in the country
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Indicates improved compliance and trust in GST system
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Regional Significance
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Third GST Bhawan in the North-East
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Reflects government’s focus on strengthening tax infrastructure
in the region
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Future Focus
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Expansion of taxpayer base
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Regular outreach and awareness programmes
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Continued efforts to simplify and make compliance hassle-free
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Overall Impact
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Strengthens taxpayer services
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Promotes transparency and efficiency
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Reinforces shift toward a people-centric tax administration
Surjit
Bhujabal, Member (Compliance management and Zonal member),
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), inaugurated the new ‘GST Bhawan’
at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, in the august presence of Kul Prakash Singh, Chief
Commissioner, CGST & Central Excise, Guwahati Zone, and Shyam Kanu Mahanta,
Commissioner, CGST & CX, Itanagar, on 3 may, 2026.
The
GST Bhawan, located at Niti Vihar, MOWB-II, Itanagar, has been established as a
modern office complex for the Itanagar Commissionerate under CBIC. The facility
is envisaged as a dedicated taxpayer facilitation centre aimed at strengthening
service delivery, improving accessibility, and promoting ease of compliance.
The
inauguration was attended by distinguished dignitaries, Lobsang Tsering, DC Papumpare and SGST Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh, Amit Kumar
singh Joint commissioner
CGST Itanagar, Shashi Wapang Lanu, Additional Commissioner
CGST Dimapur, Otto Yeputhumi, Joint Commissioner CGST Dimapur, Smt Bullo Mamung, Secretary, Skill Development, Marto Kato,
Deputy Solicitor General, Arun Kasinath, CGM, Power Grid Corporation, Pradip Kumar,
Executive Director, Power Grid Corporation, Rajender Kumar, Commandant, CRPF and
officers and staff from CGST & C. Ex. Guwahati zone was present.
Addressing
the gathering, Surjit Bhujabal congratulated the people
of Arunachal Pradesh on this significant milestone and emphasised on the foundational
principles of GST, and stated that the success of GST lies not merely in enforcement,
but in trust, voluntary compliance, and a collaborative partnership between taxpayers
and the administration. Drawing from the inherent values of sincerity and community
trust that characterise Arunachal Pradesh, he noted that the department is committed
to nurturing a similarly responsive and people-centric tax administration. He added
that this GST Bhawan will not just be an office, but a centre of facilitation, dialogue,
and mutual confidence.
Highlighting
the State’s performance under GST, he noted that revenue collection in Arunachal
Pradesh reached ₹526 crore during FY 2025–26, registering a growth of 29.4%
over the previous year — among the highest in the country. He observed that this
growth reflects improved compliance behaviour and enhanced trust in the GST ecosystem,
and emphasised the need for sustained outreach to further widen the tax base.
Kul
Prakash Singh, Chief Commissioner, CGST & Central Excise, Guwahati Zone, observed
that infrastructure creation must translate into improved taxpayer experience. He
stated that our endeavour is to move towards a cooperative compliance framework,
where taxpayers are guided, supported, and encouraged to comply voluntarily.
He
emphasised that officers must act as facilitators and partners, ensuring transparency,
fairness, and accountability in all interactions. He also highlighted that this
is the third GST Bhawan in the North Eastern region, underscoring the Government’s
continued focus on strengthening tax administration in the region.
Shyam
Kanu Mahanta, Commissioner, CGST & CX, Itanagar, stated that the new GST Bhawan
will significantly enhance accessibility and efficiency in taxpayer services. He
highlighted the steady increase in the number of registered taxpayers is a reflection
of growing trust in the GST system. He remarked that the strength of our tax system
lies in the trust we build with taxpayers, and our constant endeavour will be to
make compliance simple, transparent, and hassle-free. He assured that regular outreach
and awareness programmes will be conducted across the State to promote voluntary
compliance and strengthen taxpayer engagement.