Consultations before show-cause notices to be pursued by GST officers

The Tax Department will actively conduct consultation prior to issuance of show-cause notices to evaders and assessees of GST so as to facilitate easier resolution of tax disputes and prevent increasing number of litigation. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that such consultations with assessee, prior to issuance of show-cause notice (SCN) in case of demands of…