2018 · Q113
Which one of the following is correct about ‘Aaykar Setu’?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- AIt is a mechanism for achieving excellence in public sector delivery related to GST.
- BWith the use of mobile app, it facilitates online payment of taxes.
- CIt is a communication strategy designed to collect information and build a database of tax defaulters.
- DIt enables electronic filing and processing of import and export declarations.
Explanation
Aaykar Setu is the mobile application launched by the Central Board of Direct Taxes to facilitate online payment of taxes and provide taxpayer services such as PAN/TAN application and grievance redressal. It is not a river-linking project, a grievance portal for pensioners, or a crop insurance scheme. Hence it is the app for online tax payment.