Overview

• Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the disbursal plan after a special meeting of the Department of Trade and Taxes in Civil Lines.
• GST Commissioner Nandini Paliwal and Finance Secretary Shurveer Singh attended as officials were told to prioritize undisputed applications in line with rules.
• The refunds have been pending since 2019, and the initiative targets relief for traders facing prolonged cash-flow pressure.
• The government says timely payouts will cut litigation costs and support Delhi’s economic growth.
• A Traders’ Welfare Board with representation from the trading community has been created, and Gupta criticized the previous AAP-led government for inaction.