Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister and State Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has urged officials to find ways to boost the State’s revenue without increasing taxes for the public.
In a meeting with revenue-generating departments, the Minister reviewed the progress in income generation for the year. He had previously asked officials to come prepared with specific plans to increase revenue. He also recommended submitting a report on how they are implementing strategies to boost the State’s tax income. To prevent revenue loss, the commercial tax department was told to hold a special meeting and take necessary steps to address any issues.
The Deputy Chief Minister also addressed complaints about liquor being sold at prices higher than allowed by the MRP Act. He instructed the Excise Department to strengthen enforcement and take strict action against those violating the rules.
Officials from all revenue departments were asked to work together to increase the State’s income. They were also encouraged to conduct joint meetings regularly. Additionally, the State Commercial Tax, Roads and Buildings, and other departments were told to prepare a report on how to reduce illegal sand transport and stop tax evasion.
The Minister also discussed the pending sale of houses built under the Rajiv Swagruha scheme and the Housing Department. He urged officials to quickly finish the remaining construction work and make decisions about the sale of these houses. Senior officers were directed to meet and submit a report on how to further increase revenue from different sources.
Several top officials attended the meeting, including Special Chief Secretary to Finance Rama Krishna Rao, Principal Secretary Vikas Raj, and other senior officers from various departments.
