CS directs Tax Dept to launch special drive
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (INN): Telangana Chief Secretary Dr. Rajiv Sharma has directed the officials of Sales Tax Department to launch a special drive to realise the dues of Rs. 1194 crore.
Addressing a review meeting with the top officials of Sales Tax Department in the State Secretariat on Thursday, the Chief Secretary said that the demonitisation of higher currency notes had hit the State revenues. Therefore, the officials should focus on realising the dues and arrears. He said all dealers should be reminded about dues through SMS or phone calls. He said a campaign should be run to collect areas in old notes till November 24.
The Chief Secretary also asked the officials to attach the properties of defaulters and sell them in open auctions through TSIIC, HMDA and Housing Board.
Meanwhile, Sales Tax Commission Anil Kumar said that the department has collected Rs. 182 crore from 9th to 16th November. He said that the department has registered a total of 3,244 cases and realised Rs. 44 crore.
News Posted: 17 November, 2016
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