Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to take firm measures to curb Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion in Telangana.
He chaired a review meeting of the Commercial Taxes Department on Tuesday night and stressed the need for strict compliance among companies falling under the GST framework. The Chief Minister emphasised that all eligible companies must pay taxes accurately and transparently. To improve services and address taxpayer concerns, he instructed the setting up of a dedicated call centre, recommending the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for efficient query resolution.
Revanth Reddy also advised officials to study the taxation models and GST policies of neighbouring states and implement best practices that suit Telangana’s context. Further, he directed that the infrastructure in tax offices be upgraded to ensure quality services for taxpayers.
Chief Minister’s Secretary Manik Raj, Principal Secretary of the Commercial Taxes Department Syed Ali Murtuza Rizvi, Director of Commercial Taxes Haritha, and other senior officials attended the review meeting, an official statement said at midnight on Tuesday.
