On similar lines, the department is also working on a plan to make commercial tax refunds directly to the taxpayers' bank account under the e-refund facility, he said.

Sharing his experience about making newly launched facilities like C-Form & Form 49 online, Singh said that MP was the only state where both forms have been put on website and can be downloaded. Form 49, which was introduced in the state in August 2009, is required by the traders for movement of goods from outside the state to the state or vice versa in case of specified goods.

Launched early this month, C-Form is required for availing inter-state sale of goods at concessional commercial taxes.

Talking about the progress of e-return, Singh said the department got more than 1.33 lakh on-line returns so far. The state government has made it mandatory for the online filing of returns for traders for businesses with a turnover beyond Rs 5 crore. However, the facility was optional for others. The online facility helps dealers avoid troubles which are often caused to them while going for manual tax return process.

When it comes to Form 60, one has to fill it up and get it passed through circle office, before the final despatch of goods coming by train. However, it has also been made online almost a year ago.

Finally, the department has also made the facility of dealer registration online.

Source: Times of India, India,  dated 29/01/2012