Bihar government’s revenue up, says Sushil Kumar Modi

PATNA: Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi on Thursday said there has been a significant rise in revenue collection for the government after resumption of economic activities in the state.
“Revenue collection through state’s own sources increased from Rs 1,785.33 crore during the lockdown period of April and May to Rs 2,387.09 crore following implementation of Unlock 1.0 in June,” Modi said.
He added that the revenue generation through commercial taxes also increased from Rs 950.11 crore in April and May to Rs 1, 217 crore in June alone. “Similarly, revenue generation through registration increased from Rs 64.78 crores in April-May to Rs 334.48 crore in June. The revenue collection through transport related taxes and other sources increased from Rs 91 crore in the lockdown period to Rs 195 crore in June,” he said.
The deputy CM said positive impact of relaxations in lockdown was visible in vehicle sales too. “The number of vehicles sold in the state increased from 14,562 in April and May to 96,302 in June,” he said.
Modi said resumption of construction and other activities has led to increase in sales of construction materials and other commodities.
“The net worth of commodities coming to Bihar for sale in the local markets after paying e-way bill increased from Rs 13,704 crore in April and May to Rs 13,662 crore in June. These commodities mainly included cement, iron, medicine, vehicles, clothes and electric equipment,” he said.