Tax forum urges FM to protect confidentiality under GST

The All India Tax Advocates' Forum (AITAF) has asked the government to ensure confidentiality of details furnished by assesses under the new Goods and Service Tax regime. "While framing the GST Rules, adequate safeguards of the information provided by the assessee like records, accounts, returns and statements to the tax under the new tax system must be ensured and penal provision be made for un a…