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Meerut Tops in GST Collection
Why in News?
In April 2025 , Meerut Zone of Uttar Pradesh secured first place in the state in GST collection under the State Tax Department.
Key Points
- About GST Collection:
- According to the state tax department portal, GST collection by Meerut zone in April 2024 was Rs 147.34 crore, while the target for April 2025 was set at Rs 287.08 crore.
- Meerut Zone achieved a major part of the target by collecting revenue of Rs 211.87 crore in April this year.
- The Excise Department also made a significant contribution to the revenue, with liquor sales earning Rs 103 crore in April 2025 , which is Rs 42.04 crore more than Rs 78.96 crore received last year (April 2024) .
- This success has been possible due to increasing tax compliance, awareness among traders, improvements in ITC rules and strengthening of digital monitoring systems .
- The expansion of industries such as telecommunications, manufacturing, education and the service sector has fueled this accumulation.
- According to the state tax department portal, GST collection by Meerut zone in April 2024 was Rs 147.34 crore, while the target for April 2025 was set at Rs 287.08 crore.
- Others:
- Lucknow's Corporate Circle Headquarters remained at the second position in the state.
- Gautam Buddha Nagar, Lucknow Second Zone and Bareilly Zone remained at the third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
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Goods and Services Tax
- Introduction: GST is a value added tax system levied on the supply of goods and services in India.
- It is a comprehensive indirect tax which was implemented in India on July 1, 2017 through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 with the slogan 'One Nation One Tax' .
- Benefits of GST:
- Simplified tax regime: GST replaced several indirect taxes, making compliance easier and reducing paperwork for businesses.
- Increased Transparency: The online GST portal simplifies tax administration and promotes transparency in the system.
- Reduction in tax burden: The elimination of cascading taxes benefits consumers as prices are lower.
- Boost economic growth: By removing tax barriers and improving efficiency, GST is expected to contribute to higher economic growth and job creation.
- GST Council: The GST Council is a constitutional body responsible for making recommendations on issues relating to the implementation of GST in India .
- The GST Council was constituted by the President as per Article 279A (1) of the amended Constitution.
