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Despite so many feats, GST still a work in progress

A major issue is the hold up of a conveyance due to minor defects in e-way bill when the matter has to be contested at the place where the conveyance is intercepted

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TNC Rajagopalan
Since the hurried and chaotic launch of goods and services tax (GST) four years back, the taxpayers and consultants have learnt to cope with innumerable changes in the laws and technical glitches. After several slip-ups, the GST Network (GSTN), the digital platform through which almost all processes are carried out, is now functioning smoothly, barring some hiccups now and then.

Uniform laws, tax rates and procedures, introduction of e-invoicing, quarterly return monthly payment (QRMP) scheme, and tougher measures to deal with delay in filing the returns, use of data analytics etc. have helped voluntary compliance, tracking evasions quickly and faster movement
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