Yogi Adityanath Aims for UP Tax Overhaul

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath underscores the need for the state tax department to focus solely on performance, appointing only officers with integrity. The department aims to collect Rs 1.75 lakh crore this fiscal year, while emphasizing transparency and taxpayer convenience. Adityanath demands accountability and improvement from underperforming zones.

In a decisive move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has mandated that field postings in the state tax department be strictly based on performance, appointing only officers with a clean image. At a video conference with zonal officers, Adityanath reviewed the department's revenue performance, aiming to position Uttar Pradesh as a leader in national GST collections.

The CM outlined an ambitious target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore for the current fiscal year, ahead of last year's Rs 1,56,982 crore goal. Adityanath emphasized transparency and fairness, directing officials to avoid unnecessary inspections during festive periods and calling for market engagement to boost GST registrations and compliance.

With recent GST reforms fueling market optimism, the meeting highlighted zones like Bareilly and Saharanpur for better performance, while demanding accountability from underperforming areas. Adityanath concluded by urging officers to enhance transparency, secure timely tax returns, and ensure robust governance in revenue collection.

(With inputs from agencies.)