Punjab traders' body head meets bizmen, vows to address issues
Punjab State Traders Commission
(excise and taxation department),
Anil Thakur
, called a meeting with the city's business community Friday to listen to their grievances.
Presiding over the meeting at the local Bachat Bhawan, Thakur discussed issues related to GST, district mobile wing, and excise matters, engaging with various traders, businessmen and industrialists. He emphasised on the need to foster a cordial relationship with the trading community to enhance tax revenue collection.
Thakur said Punjab govt has achieved a 62% increase in GST revenue and a 63% rise in
excise revenue
. He noted that the one-time settlement scheme, introduced for resolving pending dues of VAT system, has benefited 70,311 dealers, providing relief worth Rs 867 crore. Stating that Punjab govt is committed to resolving justifiable issues and demands of traders and industrialists, he directed GST and excise wing officials to address shortcomings in tax collection promptly. He also urged traders and industrialists to deposit taxes honestly and on time to contribute to Punjab's progress and prosperity, strengthening the state's treasury. He underscored the commission's role as a bridge between the Punjab govt, traders and industrialists, stating that he is visiting every district to listen to their concerns for resolution at the govt level. tnn
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