Thu Jul 03 14:25:08 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the text, suitable for publication on July 3rd, 2025, potentially within a section like “Tamil Nadu Business News”:
**Salem GST Celebrates Growth with Taxpayer Felicitation**
**Salem, July 3, 2025** – The Salem GST office celebrated GST Day at Manalmedu on Tuesday evening, marking significant growth in the region’s taxpayer base and revenue collection. The event highlighted the positive impact of GST reforms and digital initiatives on tax compliance and efficiency.
Commissioner of Central GST and Central Excise, Salem, Sidlingappa Teli, announced a remarkable 108% increase in the number of taxpayers within the Salem Commissionerate, rising from approximately 36,000 in July 2017 to 75,000 in June 2025. Salem Railway Division Divisional Manager Panna Lal attended the event as the chief guest.
“GST has undergone several reforms during these eight years, adapting to business needs. So far, 55 GST council meetings have been held and the GST law has been simplified significantly.”, said Mr. Sidlingappa.
The Salem Commissionerate achieved a GST revenue of ₹4,360 crore for the year 2024-25. Up to May 2025, the Commissionerate has already achieved ₹832 crore, which is ₹114 crores (16.1%) more than the revenue collected during the same period last year.
Beyond revenue growth, Commissioner Teli emphasized the successful implementation of digital initiatives such as e-office, DIN-based communication, and e-invoicing. A dedicated Suvidha Kendra has been established in Salem for faster and more secure GSTIN registrations.
The celebration included the awarding of commendation certificates to meritorious officers and blood donors. Top taxpayers and high revenue-contributing entrepreneurs, particularly from the MSME sector, were also felicitated for their contributions to the region’s economic growth.
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