Chhattisgarh Govrnment undertakes large-scale transfers in Commercial Tax Department to enhance transparency
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Raipur, 28 June
In a major administrative move aimed at reinforcing transparency and accountability, the Chhattisgarh Government has carried out large-scale transfers in the Commercial Tax (GST) Department — the first such restructuring in several years.
The decision aligns with Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai’s stated commitment to good governance and impartial administration. Officials stated the prolonged tenure of officers at the same postings had created operational stagnation and posed challenges to institutional transparency and tax collection efficiency. In several cases, officers had remained in the same posting for over a decade, with some serving continuously in their home districts.
According to the department, of the 35 sanctioned Deputy Commissioner (State Tax) posts, 17 officers have now been reassigned following their promotion. Among the remaining eight officers, several had completed between 8 to 10 years in Raipur alone. In addition, 178 State Tax Officers and Inspectors were found to have remained in the same locations for four to five years, with over 70 serving in their home districts throughout that period.
Commercial Tax Minister Shri O.P. Choudhary stated the transfers were part of a broader effort to decentralise administrative functions and strengthen the tax governance framework. “For the first time, new tax circles have been set up in Dantewada, Kondagaon, Jashpur, Sakti, and Sarangarh, ensuring better geographical coverage. Earlier, departmental offices operated in only 15 districts despite the presence of 30 circles,” he stated.
As part of the restructuring, the department has also introduced Business Intelligence Units (BIUs) and Audit Units with designated officers to monitor revenue collection and compliance more effectively.
Officials maintained that the process had been carried out with due regard to personal circumstances. Efforts were made to accommodate requests for joint postings of spouse officers, and women officers were transferred to nearby districts wherever feasible.
Finance Minister Shri Choudhary reiterated the government’s resolve to promote an honest, transparent, and responsive administrative culture across departments. “Such reforms are essential for institutional strengthening and public trust,” he added.