The Commissioner of Central GST and Central Excise, Salem, Sidlingappa Teli, has said that the number of taxpayers in the Salem Commissionerate has increased significantly from around 36,000 in July 2017 to around 75,000 in June 2025, showing a 108% rise.
The GST Day was celebrated at the Salem GST office at Manalmedu on Tuesday evening in which Salem Railway Division Divisional Manager Panna Lal was the chief guest. Jaison Praveen Kumar, Joint Commissioner of CGST, welcomed the participants and delivered the welcome address.
Speaking at the function, Mr. Sidlingappa said that GST has undergone several reforms during these eight years, adapting to business needs. So far, 55th GST council meetings have been held and the GST law has been simplified significantly.
Due to these reforms, the GST revenue of ₹22.08 lakh crore was achieved in the country during the last financial year. The Salem GST revenue realisation for the year 2024-25 was ₹4,360 crore, and up to May 2025, the Commissionerate has already achieved ₹832 crore, which is ₹114 crores (16.1%) more than the revenue collected during the same period last year. The national percentage increase in GST revenue was 9.4%, while the Salem Commissionerate’s growth stood at 10%, Mr. Sidlingappa added.
Stating that the Central Excise revenue from the sole unit under the Commissionerate’s jurisdiction stood at ₹461 crore during 2024-25, Mr. Sidlingappa added that digital initiatives such as e-office, DIN-based communication, and e-invoicing have been effectively implemented, significantly enhancing transparency and taxpayer facilitation. The introduction of automatic return scrutiny and the phased implementation of e-invoicing for businesses exceeding specified turnover thresholds have notably improved compliance levels. A dedicated Suvidha Kendra has been established at the headquarters in Salem to facilitate GSTIN registrations through biometric authentication, ensuring faster and more secure issuance of GST registrations, the Commissioner added.
Commendation certificates were awarded to meritorious officers and those who contributed to blood donation. Top taxpayers and high revenue-contributing entrepreneurs from various categories, including MSMEs, were felicitated.
