Since 2015, the GSTN has selected a managed service provider (MSP), Infosys , and 34 GSTN Suvidha Providers ( GSP ), which feature accounting firms, technology companies and so on. The GSPs can connect to the GST portal because of the APIs, which power GSPs’ customers to file and reconcile their GST filings. The two RFPs inadvertently raised the issue of accountability.Whose head is on the line if things go wrong: GSTN, Infosys, or GSPs who are still awaiting the APIs? (But) We will have teething problems,” says the source in Delhi.To the credit of GSTN and Infosys, they have maintained a united front. Only while uploading the data on GST portal, internet connectivity will be required.

Source: Economic Times June 28, 2017 18:56 UTC