<h1>Chief Minister warns against GST frauds as state achieves 18% revenue growth reaching Rs 23,448 crore</h1> The state Chief Minister warned against GST frauds during a Commercial Tax department review meeting, emphasizing that public revenues are crucial for state and national development. The state achieved an impressive 18% increase in GST collection in 2024-25, becoming the top performer in annual GST revenue growth. Total tax revenue from GST and VAT reached Rs 23,448 crore, comprising 38% of state tax collections. The CM instructed officials to intensify anti-evasion measures and ensure prompt dues recovery. He warned of action against entities involved in GST frauds, bogus billing, dual accounting, or tax rate misapplication. The department reduced GST registration time from 13 days to two days, established offices across all 33 districts, and implemented technology-led monitoring for consistent collection growth.