<h1>Bangalore's First Large Taxpayer Unit Boosts Efficiency and Compliance; New Chennai Unit Planned by December 2007.</h1> The first Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU) in Bangalore has completed a successful year, starting with 28 large taxpayers and growing to 45. This initiative, announced in the 2005-06 budget, serves as a single-window center for excise duty, service tax, and corporate tax. The LTU's Client Executive model has improved issue resolution and expedited processes, with most refund claims settled within 30 days and electronic applications approved within two days. Compliance has increased, with 100% electronic filing of excise returns. The Bangalore LTU saw significant growth in tax collections, prompting plans to establish a new LTU in Chennai by December 2007.