Despite the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the state has witnessed record collection ofOdisha Goods and Services Tax(OGST).
It has collected Rs 827.43 crore during the month of May this year against the collection of Rs 589.3 crore in May 2019 and Rs 440.67 crore in May last year.
Last months collection has recorded a Growth of 40.4% against the collection of May 2019.
This growth is witnessed despite the extension of return filing date by theGST Counciland poor filing of returns/payment of tax by dealers having turnover of less than Rs 5 crore, said the official sources.
The government has collected Rs 690.32 crore in Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), Rs 1094.7 crore in Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) and Rs 584.3 crore in Cess.
The total GST collection during May this year is Rs 3196.75 crore as against Rs 2140.37 crore collected during May 2019 and Rs 1724.26 crore during May last year.
This shows a growth of 49.34% against collection of May 2019.