All the apparel production units and stalls/sales outlets selling apparels have been asked by Mariam Baldev, Joint Commissioner of Commercial Tax to compulsorily obtain the registration certificate.

While interacting with the apparel manufacturers and traders recently, Baldev said that if at all any units do not have it, the officials in their department could assist them to get the registration certificates within 48 hours. However, this would be only if they have the requisite documents in their possession.

There was some minor friction between the commercial tax officials and the apparel manufacturers after the officials conducted inspections at units and sales outlets. This is when the discussions gained significance. The manufacturers alleged that the officials were asking for levy of extra/excessive amount from them and also harassing them.

Baldev said that anybody who had any kind of complaint could approach her in person and the grievances would be addressed on its merit. No one would stop the vehicles for a prolonged period, said the tax officials; however, this would be the case only when apparel manufacturers would keep all the papers ready while transporting the garments to the buyers’ destination.