<h1>Finance minister tells tax officers to treat honest taxpayers courteously, speed registrations, enforce rules firmly and reduce burdens</h1> A finance minister directed tax officers to treat honest taxpayers courteously while firmly enforcing rules against dishonest ones, urging adherence to protocol and timely conclusion of disciplinary proceedings to reinforce accountability. Officers were told to use technology and risk-based parameters to speed registrations, reduce documentary burdens, map recurring grievances, operationalize a Simplified GST Registration Scheme (automatic three-working-day registration from Nov 1 for select applicants), and ensure GST helpdesks are functional. Investigations and orders should be evidence-based to cut litigation. The minister linked recent GST rate rationalisation to increased sales and stressed facilitation without compromising enforcement.