Jharkhand state raises only 47% of own revenue, CAG finds

This audit examined the state revenues and tax administration of the Government of Jharkhand for the period ended March 2023. It covered performance and compliance audits of the Commercial Taxes, Transport, Excise and Prohibition, and Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms departments.

Government of Jharkhand (specifically the Commercial Taxes Department, Transport Department, Excise and Prohibition Department, and Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department)

• Total revenue arrears as of March 31, 2023, amounted to ₹7,767.37 crore.
• ₹6,467.08 crore of the total arrears had been outstanding for more than five years.
• The audit identified non-collection or short levy of taxes from transport vehicles, including one-time tax, Green Tax, and penalties.
• The audit noted non-realization of differential excise duty and short lifting of liquor without levy of late fees.
• The audit found mismatches in taxable turnover between Income Tax Returns and GST returns, as well as inadmissible exemptions availed under GST.
• The audit observed short levy of establishment costs in the Land Revenue sector.

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