CM directs Commercial Taxes dept. to curb evasion of GST
The department was asked to ensure that all the tax assessees under GST paid their taxes in time. At the same time, the department should set up a call centre to clear doubts among the tax payers. The department could leverage artificial intelligence in ensuring effective operation of the centre.
The Chief Minister reviewed the functioning of the department late on Tuesday night. He wanted the officials concerned to study the implementation of GST and collection of other taxes in other States and replicate the best practices being adopted there. Steps should also be initiated to provide efficient services to the users in the offices of the Commercial Taxes department.
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