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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy favours AI to boost GST revenue
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called for a comprehensive plan to use Artificial Intelligence to augment GST revenue in Telangana. He held discussions with economist Arvind Subramanian on reforms in the…
The Story in Brief
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called for a comprehensive plan to use Artificial Intelligence to augment GST revenue in Telangana. He held discussions with economist Arvind Subramanian on reforms in the Commercial Taxes department, Excise and GST. The government will soon unveil an AI-based programme to simplify the system and accelerate economic growth. Reddy emphasised arresting revenue leakages in construction and building equipment through coordination among departments, and linking Mee Seva, Aarogyasri and CM's Relief Fund for effective administration.
The Indian Opinion
The push for AI in tax collection is welcome, but the talk of simplifying the system must be matched with real relief for small businesses. Past digitisation drives have sometimes added compliance burdens. The real test will be whether this AI programme reduces the time and cost of filing returns for honest taxpayers, not just catches evaders.
Source: thehindu.com
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