Which officers under section 72 of the CGST Act, 2017 are empowered and are required to assist proper officers in the implementation of the CGST Act?

CA Final · Indirect Tax Laws · MTP · May 2026
Which officers under section 72 of the CGST Act, 2017 are empowered and are required to assist proper officers in the implementation of the CGST Act?

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Alternative Answer Under section 72 of the CGST Act, 2017, the following officers have been empowered and are required to assist CGST officers in the execution of CGST Act: (i) Police; (ii) Railways (iii) Customs; (iv) Officers of State/UT/ Central Government engaged in collection of GST; (v) Officers of State/UT/ Central Government engaged in collection of land revenue; (vi) All village officers; (vii) Any other class of officers as may be notified by the Central/State Government.

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