TMI BlogWhat is the genesis of GSTN?X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... he Group was mandated to suggest, inter alia, the modalities for setting up a National Information Utility (NIU/ SPV) for implementing the Common Portal to be called GST Network (GSTN) and recommend the structure and terms of reference for the NIU/ SPV, detailed implementation strategy and the road map for its creation in addition to other items like training, outreach etc. In March 2010, TAGUP constituted by the Ministry of Finance had recommended that National Information Utilities should be set up as private companies with a public purpose for implementation of large and complex Government IT projects including GST. Mandate of TAGUP was to examine the technological and systemic issues relating to the various IT projects such as GST, T ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ny so that there is 100 percent matching of returns. The business knowledge resides with the officials of Government of India and States. However, professionals with sophisticated technology knowledge will be required to run this company independently, similar to NSDL which is working professionally and independently. EG also recommended a non-government company as that will have operational freedom. These recommendations were presented before the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers in its 3rd meeting of 2011 held on 19th August 2011 and in the 4th meeting of 2011 of the EC held on 14th Oct 2011. The proposal of the EG on IT infrastructure for GST regarding GSTN and formation of a not-for-profit section 25 company with the s ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... staining revenue model, where it would be able to levy user charges on the tax payers and the tax authorities availing services. vi. GSTN SPV to be the exclusive national agency responsible for delivering integrated indirect Tax related services involving multiple tax authorities. Accordingly, any other service provider seeking to deliver similar integrated services would be required to enter into a formal arrangement with GSTN SPV for the services. vii. A one- time non- recurring Grant- in aid of ₹ 315 crores from the Central Government towards functioning of the SPV for a three-year period after incorporation. - - statute, statutory provisions legislation, law, enactment, Acts, Rules, Regulations, Taxation Tax Mana ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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