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GST returns filing peaked to record 13.76 lakh on last day: GSTN
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) More than 13.76 lakh returns — the highest in a day till now — were filed on Wednesday, the last day of filing returns under the GST system for August, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) said on Thursday
An overwhelming majority of taxpayers logged on the GST portal to file returns during daytime, with a bulk of traffic witnessed in the afternoon hours, the hourly data on filings showed.
“The hourly trend for GSTR-3B from August 12 to September 20 shows that about 94 per cent of taxpayers filed the returns between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Only about 6 per cent did it late in the night or early morning. The trend is the same for other returns as well. We would like to underline here that the portal is handling peak hours smoothly,” GSTN CEO Prakash Kumar said.
GSTR-3B is a summary return of details of outward supplies, inward supplies, credit and payment of goods and services.
As regards the GSTR-3B returns for July, a total of 46.4 lakh taxpayers filed them, representing about 78 per cent of all taxpayers registered on the GST portal and eligible to file GSTR-3B for July.
Those who were registered in August (10 lakh) and those who have opted for Composition Scheme (10 lakh) were not required to file GSTR-3B for July.
The GST Council, headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, had set up a Group of Ministers headed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi to sort out the issues hampering the smooth operation of the GSTN portal.
Jaitley and Sushil Kumar Modi had advised the taxpayers to avoid a last-minute rush to meet the deadline and file returns four-five days in advance.
“If 75 per cent of people wait till the last day, the system is bound to crash… its capacity is 1 lakh per hour or 24 lakh throughout the day,” Jaitley had said earlier.
Over 80,000 GSTR-3B compliances for August were uploaded every hour on Wednesday, GSTN Chairman Ajay Bhushan Pandey had said.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.