Lucknow, May 2 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed for greater transparency, accountability and the use of advanced technology in the tax administration of Uttar Pradesh.
Chairing a review meeting of the State Tax Department, the CM emphasised the need to combat tax evasion and build a more efficient, taxpayer-friendly system that supports the state's economic goals.
He said that tax evasion is a national loss and it will not be tolerated under any circumstances. "Strict and well-planned action should be ensured to prevent tax evasion at the departmental level," he said.
According to figures presented at the meeting, the State Tax Department collected Rs 1,14,637.54 crore in the financial year 2024-25. For the current fi...