CM Sidda to officials: Strive to achieve first place in GST collection nationwide

KARNATAKA currently holds the second position in the country in GST collection, and efforts must be made to secure the top position in the coming days, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday.

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Siddaramaiah was speak-ing after inaugurating the Golden Jubilee celebrations organised by the Karnataka Commercial Taxes Services Association in Bengaluru.

"Last year, a target of Rs 1,03,000 crore was set for tax collection, and an additional Rs 17,000 crore was collected beyond the target. This year, a target of Rs 1,20,000 crore has been set, and officials must strive to exceed it," he said. He pointed out that the state budget for this year stands at Rs 4,09,000 crore, out of which Rs 50,018 crore has been earmarked for guarantee schemes.