The State Taxes Department, Dimapur Unit carried out a field inspection from July 13 to 14 across various business establishments in Dimapur district as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, promote awareness among traders and vendors, and verify business activities at the ground level.

The inspection was conducted by a team of officers led by the Deputy Commissioner of State Taxes, following an authorization issued by the Office of the Commissioner of State Taxes, Nagaland, under Section 67 of the Nagaland Goods and Services Tax (NGST) Act, 2017.

During the inspection, the officials verified the issuance of GST bills and invoices by registered vendors, conducted stock verification, reviewed business activities, and examined GST registration details to ensure compliance with the provisions of the NGST Act. The team also interacted with business owners to clarify GST-related queries and encouraged voluntary tax compliance.

As part of the awareness drive, officers educated traders and consumers on the importance of issuing and obtaining proper GST invoices, emphasizing that GST bills help ensure transparency, curb tax evasion, and contribute to the State’s development.

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According to the Department, while a majority of the registered taxpayers inspected were found to be complying with GST provisions, certain discrepancies were detected in some establishments. These cases will be examined further in accordance with the provisions of the NGST Act, 2017.

The State Taxes Department has appealed to all business establishments to issue GST invoices for every taxable supply and maintain proper books of accounts. It also urged consumers to insist on GST bills for every purchase.

The Department reiterated that such field inspections and awareness drives will continue regularly to promote a fair, transparent, and compliant tax environment across Nagaland.