GST returns: Huge chunk of taxpayers still to file, slow pace to be probed

Puzzled that sizeable sections of eligible assessees are yet to file even the interim summarised return (GSTR-3B) for July and August, the revenue department has instructed field formations to conduct surveys and find out the reasons for the same. Of the 65 lakh eligible taxpayers, only 53.5 lakh (82%) and 46.5 lakh (75%) had filed GSTR-3B — which entails tax payment — for July and August, respect…