HP separates excise and GST wings to streamline ops
Kullu: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday announced that the state govt had restructured the excise and taxation department by creating two distinct wings: the GST wing and the excise wing.
In a statement, the CM said the step aims to streamline operations and serve the public in a better way. He mentioned that the decision to establish separate wings was long overdue, particularly following the implementation of the GST Act in July 2017.
“The creation of separate wings is essential for improving the efficiency and functioning of the department,” said the CM, adding that given the different legal frameworks and regulatory requirements, specialised training on technical, legal and regulatory aspects would help ensure better performance and facilitate the public more effectively, leading to an even distribution of workload and stronger field operations.
The CM said as part of the department’s restructuring, 38 new posts would be created. Following the reorganisation, the common pool will have 87 personnel, while the GST wing and excise wing will have 718 and 632 personnel, respectively. “Neighbouring states have already restructured their wings,” added the CM.
