LUCKNOW, July 15: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that owing to planned efforts, there has been a continuous increase in the state’s tax and non-tax revenue collection.
While reviewing the latest status of non-tax revenue receipts for the current financial year in a high-level meeting, the CM said, “In the first quarter of the current financial year, over Rs 51,000 crore has been received through various means. Of this, approximately Rs 28,000 crore came from GST and VAT, Rs 12,000 crore from excise tax, Rs 7,500 crore from stamp and registration, Rs 3000 crore from transport, Rs 733 crore from energy and over Rs 114 crore from land revenue. This situation is considered satisfactory. The collected amount will be utilised for the state’s development, public interest and welfare projects.”
Finance Minister Suresh Khanna and Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh and Stamp and Registration Minister Ravindra Jaiswal were present during the meeting.
Yogi reviewed the revenue receipts compared to the collection targets in various departments, including GST, VAT, Excise, Stamp and Registration, Transport, Land Revenue and Energy.
He said that the state holds immense possibilities. “Due to continuous efforts, there are now more than 31 lakh GST-registered traders. This number should be increased further. We should also explore new sources to boost revenue collection by simplifying rules, adopting technology and implementing reforms,” he said.
The CM said that revenue theft is a national loss. “Increased vigilance is necessary to prevent GST theft and evasion. The activity of the State Tax Department’s special disciplinary units and mobile squad units should be intensified,” he said.
He said, “Although their recent alertness has effectively curbed tax theft and evasion, there is still a need for significant improvements in their working methods. Targets should be set for these units, and their performance reports should be submitted to the Chief Minister’s office monthly.”
Yogi said, “We have successfully curbed the production and sale of illicit liquor. Continued action is necessary to maintain this progress. We must remain vigilant to prevent illicit liquor from other states from entering ours. The Excise Department is expected to make stronger efforts to meet the revenue collection targets.”
He said that the problems between builders and buyers in Noida and Greater Noida should be resolved swiftly. “It is essential to protect the interests of every buyer and ensure that they receive the registry of their flats on time. Every necessary step must be taken to achieve this,” he said.
The CM said that no vehicle should be on the road without a permit or fitness certificate. “Conduct intensive checks to ensure compliance, but ensure that these checks do not obstruct traffic. RTO offices should be freed from middlemen, as they hinder the system’s efficiency,” he said.
(UNI)
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