GSTN rolls out special procedure for tobacco manufacturers to register machines with tax authorities

The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced an online facility for manufacturers of pan masala, gutkha, and similar tobacco products to register their machines with tax authorities. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the new registration and monthly return filing procedure to improve GST compliance. The online facility allows manufacturers to submit machine-related information through Form GST SRM-I, and Form GST SRM-II (for return filing) will be available soon.