Chhattisgarh Tops Nation with 18% GST Growth, CM Sai directs to intensify measures against tax evasion

Chhattisgarh has achieved an 18% increase in Goods and Services Tax collections, highlighting the importance of tax compliance. The Chief Minister has urged strict measures against evasion to ensure public revenue for development.

Chhattisgarh has recorded the country’s highest growth rate in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections, registering an impressive 18% increase over the previous fiscal year. In a review meeting held at Mantralaya’s Mahanadi Bhawan on Wednesday, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai instructed the Commercial Tax (GST) Department to intensify measures against tax evasion and ensure prompt recovery of dues.

Highlighting the importance of tax compliance, the Chief Minister stated that public revenues are vital for the development of the nation and the state, and therefore all taxpayers must pay their dues honestly. He warned that strict action would be taken against entities resorting to GST fraud, bogus billing, dual accounting practices, or misapplication of tax rates to gain undue advantages.

Officials informed the Chief Minister that during FY 2024–25, Chhattisgarh mobilised a total tax revenue of ₹23,448 crore from GST and VAT, accounting for nearly 38% of the state’s own tax collections. The state’s performance has positioned it at the forefront of GST growth nationwide.

Commercial Tax (GST) Minister O.P. Choudhary shared detailed departmental updates, while Mr Sai lauded the department’s initiatives to streamline processes. He especially commended efforts to reduce the average time for GST registration from 13 days to just 2 days, significantly enhancing ease of doing business.

The Chief Minister also reviewed recent enforcement actions, including recovery of evaded taxes. Officials reported that targeted drives and technology-led monitoring have contributed to consistent growth in collections. Notably, GST offices have been established across all 33 districts, improving transparency and timely delivery of taxpayer services.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Kumar Singh, Secretary to CM Mukesh Kumar Bansal, Secretary to CM Rahul Bhagat, Commissioner of Commercial Tax Pushpendra Meena, along with other senior officials.