Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated the newly-constructed Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Bhawan, located on Rani Jhansi Marg (Hapur Chungi), Ghaziabad, in the presence of senior officers of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), trade representatives, and other dignitaries.
In her address, the Union Finance Minister lauded the efforts of CBIC and its field formations in strengthening India’s tax administration and advancing a transparent, citizen-centric governance framework. Smt. Sitharaman emphasised on technology-driven compliance with simplified procedures, enhanced transparency, and voluntary participation among taxpayers.
The Union Finance Minister stated that timely disciplinary action shows that the institution holds its own officers to high standards of professionalism and integrity, and added:
- Disciplinary proceedings against the officials at different levels in the CGST field formations be concluded expeditiously in a time-bound manner within prescribed timelines given by DoPT and CVC.
- Swift conclusion of disciplinary proceedings reinforces accountability within the organisation.
The Union Finance Minister stressed upon the need for the next generation revenue infrastructure to work in tune with the next generation taxation, and called for greater empathy, greater courtesy, and greater integrity on part of all tax officers.
The CGST Bhawan, Ghaziabad, stands as a symbol of modern, green, and citizen-oriented administrative infrastructure. According to the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), it is the largest government office complex constructed by CPWD in Ghaziabad.
Bringing together under one roof the offices of CGST in Ghaziabad, including CGST Commissionerate, CGST Audit Commissionerate & CGST Appeals Commissionerate, and the Pay & Accounts Office, the complex exemplifies administrative synergy and operational efficiency. Spread across 2.21 acres, the state-of-the-art green complex comprises two basements and seven floors, with parking for nearly 300 vehicles, built at a total cost of Rs 116 crore. Special features of the building include a creche and rest area for working mothers, a fully equipped gymnasium, a multipurpose auditorium, thematically diversified library, and a high-tech conference cum capacity building room. Designed as a comprehensive, inclusive, and citizen-friendly service hub, the CGST Bhawan houses a GST Sewa Kendra, Taxpayers’ Lounge, Self-Learning Digital Kiosk – GST Saarthi, well-appointed waiting areas, and walkways.
Strategically located in the industrial hub of the National Capital Region, the CGST Bhawan, Ghaziabad, stands as a landmark of coordinated, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly governance reflecting the Department’s continuous evolution towards excellence in public service.
