Source: Department of Taxes, Nagaland
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KOHIMA, JULY 26 (MExN): The State Tax Department of Nagaland has reported a significant surge in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue, attributing the increase to a series of internal reforms, enhanced enforcement, and improved departmental efficiency.
According to the department, GST revenue saw a 43 per cent rise in April, 44 per cent in May, and an unprecedented 104 per cent increase in June 2025, in year-on-year comparison. Revenue from petroleum products also increased by 31 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26.
The department credited the rise to focused structural improvements, upskilling through trainings, adoption of best practices, and the restructuring of its enforcement wing. The consistent efforts of both field officers and the Directorate are now yielding visible results in the state's revenue performance.
In a move to further strengthen enforcement, Additional Chief Secretary and Finance Commissioner Sentiyanger Imchen, recently flagged off four Eco Vans for mobile squads and Bolero vehicles for Enforcement Officers, enhancing mobility and on-ground capabilities.
Commissioner of State Taxes Abhinav Shivam, expressed gratitude to the Government of Nagaland for its continued support to the department. “The addition of these vehicles is a much-needed boost for the enforcement activities of the department. It will help us plan and execute field operations more effectively. The effect of the same shall be palpable from the following week itself,” he said.
He also lauded the dedication of officers in the field and at the directorate. “This surge in tax collection is proof that the department is reforming fast, adapting to the evolving GST landscape, and that the tax officials of Nagaland are second to none in the country,” Shivam remarked.
While acknowledging the increasing compliance from the business community, the Commissioner flagged ongoing concerns regarding malpractices such as fake invoicing, Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud, and underreporting. He urged those involved in such activities to rectify their “omissions and commissions.”
Highlighting the broader implications of a robust tax system, Shivam stated, “A stronger tax base doesn’t just improve the state’s spending power, but it could also enhance Nagaland’s share in national resource allocation. Every rupee invested in the tax department will yield multifold returns for the state.”
Calling for collective effort, he appealed to citizens and taxpayers to support tax optimisation, describing it as a sine qua non for building a “stronger, self-reliant and self-confident Nagaland.”
