VIJAYAWADA: Chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday directed the officials to open toll free numbers in every department to curb corruption. He wanted the officials to make available the toll free numbers at every level so that people would make calls and inform about corruption. He made this suggestion while referring to the fake challan scam that came to light last week.
Speaking to the officials at a review meeting on revenue resources, GST, stamps and excise department at his Tadepalli camp office, the chief minister asked them to take steps to improve the existing revenue sources. He told them to focus on improving the revenue sources and collect pending arrears to the state exchequer.
CM Jagan also enquired about the fake challan scam
He also told them to ensure that the revenue generated through GST also increases along with other revenue resources. He asked them to focus on revenue generating sources for the state, where the collectors and JCs should be taking responsibility in developing new strategies to bring in innovative reforms.
The chief minister also directed the officials to curb corruption in government departments and questioned the officials on the fake challans issue. He asked the officials about the action taken against the sub-registrars and others who were involved in the scam. He also asked officials to take steps to increase GST returns to the state.
