GST collection up in Feb to Rs 377 crore

Shimla : The Goods and Service Tax (GST) collection has registered an increase of 25 percent in February, amounting to collection of Rs. 377 crore in Himachal Pradesh.

The GST collection in the current financial year has increased by 21 percent, stated he, adding that, the department has collected revenue of Rs. 4933 crore till February, 2023.

A top official said the excise department has verified 12 lakh e-way bills in the current financial year and a sum of Rs 8.18 crore was collected for violation of e-way bills during road checks conducted by the department. 

The official said the excise department is set to surpass the revenue target of Rs. 5130 crore fixed by the government for the current ending financial year.