Mangaluru GST Commissionerate hosts cycle marathon

Mangaluru: The Mangalore GST Commissionerate, in collaboration with the FIT India Campaign, organised a cycle marathon on Sunday, marking the countdown to the eighth anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Under the theme ‘GST: Simplifying Taxes; Empowering Citizens,' the event not only celebrated GST's successes but also emphasised its role in streamlining business operations, improving compliance, and fostering a transparent tax system in India.

The marathon was flagged off from the Central Revenue Building in Attavar by S Keshava Narayan Reddy, commissioner of Central Tax and CGST, Mangaluru. The event aimed to raise awareness of GST's positive impact on the Indian economy while promoting fitness and environmental sustainability through cycling.

In addition to the commissioner, key participants included Vaibhav Kiran Pagare, additional commissioner of CGST; assistant commissioners of CGST; and GST and Customs officials, including retired officers. The Mangalore Cycle Club, led by president Anil Shet, as well as representatives from local trade and industry bodies, also joined the event.

The cycle marathon highlighted key trade-friendly initiatives introduced by the govt of India, such as e-invoicing, simplified compliance procedures, GST refunds, and the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN).

The event brought together people from diverse backgrounds, celebrating the milestones GST achieved in promoting tax transparency, improving compliance, and enhancing the ease of doing business environment across India. Since its implementation on July 1, 2017, GST has revolutionised the Indian economy by consolidating various indirect taxes into a single, unified tax regime, simplifying tax processes for businesses and consumers.

The event served as an inspiring prelude to the upcoming GST Day celebrations on July 1.