Assam government reviews GST compliance with contractors to curb tax evasion
The Assam government reviewed GST compliance with empanelled contractors at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The discussion centred on preventing tax evasion, improving transparency and strengthening accountability in public projects.
- Jul 05, 2026,
- Updated Jul 05, 2026, 9:07 AM IST
- Jayanta Malla Baruah said departments are tightening tax monitoring mechanisms
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired the review with empanelled contractors
- Talks examined compliance issues in government contracts and financial transactions
Assam Cabinet Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on July 4 said the state government is taking steps to strengthen GST compliance and ensure fair taxation across departments.
In a post on X, Baruah said he participated in a GST-related meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which was attended by contractors empanelled with various departments of the Government of Assam.
The meeting focused on issues related to GST compliance and measures to prevent tax evasion while promoting greater transparency in government contracts and financial transactions.
Baruah said fair taxation is vital for building a stronger economy and emphasised that every rupee collected through taxes contributes to Assam's development and prosperity.
The discussion also underscored the government's commitment to improving tax compliance, enhancing revenue collection and ensuring accountability in the execution of public projects.
