Question:Recently, Vikrikar Bhavan,in Mumbai has been renamed as GST Bhavan. The Vikrikar Bhavan was headquarter of which of the following Maharashtra government’s departments?
(a) Commercial Tax Department
(b) Income Tax Department
(c) Sales Tax Department
(d) Corporation Tax Department
Answer- (c)
Related facts:
- On July 1, 2017, Vikrikar Bhavan, the headquarters of Maharashtra government’s erstwhile Sales Tax department, was renamed as GST Bhavan.
- The Bhavan is located in south Mumbai Mazgaon area.
Renaming the building is following the implementation of new tax regime. - Maharashtra Finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar and minister of state for Finance Deepak Kesarkar attended the ceremony.
- It has also been announced that GST Bhavan will be shifted to Wadala from Mazgaon in two years.
Reference:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mumbais-vikrikar-bhavan-renamed-as-gst-bhavan/1/991988.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbais-vikrikar-bhavan-renamed-as-gst-bhavan/articleshow/59401275.cms