Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Cheema chaired a high-level meeting of the Punjab State Traders Commission (PSTC) as part of the state government’s efforts to further improve the ease of doing business in Punjab.
The meeting, held at Punjab Bhawan, focused on strengthening engagement with the trading community, improving grievance redressal mechanisms, and enhancing technical support for traders at the district level.
Speaking in his capacity as Chairman of the PSTC, Harpal Cheema said the government aims to put in place a strong three-tier mechanism that would directly link traders with the administration, ensuring timely assistance and effective resolution of their concerns. He said the system is intended to provide traders across Punjab with easier access to support and a responsive administrative framework.
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The Minister directed District Trade Committee Chairpersons to actively interact with traders in their respective districts and collect feedback on issues being faced at the grassroots level. He announced that special district-level grievance redressal camps will be organised on February 10 and 11 to address local problems promptly.
Harpal Cheema: District Issues to Be Escalated to State Level for Swift Resolution
Harpal Cheema further stated that matters requiring intervention beyond the district level should be properly documented and forwarded to the Punjab State Traders Commission to ensure swift action at the state level.
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The meeting was attended by PSTC Vice Chairman Anil Thakur, Financial Commissioner (Taxation) Ajit Balaji Joshi, and Taxation Commissioner Jatender Jorwal. During the discussions, emphasis was laid on strengthening the technical capabilities of district trade committees. Senior taxation officials briefed participants on important technical aspects of GST filing, enabling committee members to better assist traders in meeting compliance requirements.
Reiterating the broader objective of the initiative, Harpal Cheema said the three-tier mechanism is aimed at creating a more transparent, responsive, and business-friendly environment in Punjab. He added that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government is committed to ensuring that traders’ concerns are addressed efficiently through coordinated efforts at both district and state levels.