GST Day 2025: Thiruvananthapuram Zone Shines Bright

RR Team

5 months ago

Kochi, June 30, 2025 — As India marks eight transformative years since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Thiruvananthapuram Zone of the Central Tax & Central Excise is making headlines. At a press conference today, Chief Commissioner Shri Shaikh Khader Rahman hailed GST as the most significant tax reform in independent India’s history.

Zone Bags Commendation Certificate for Outstanding GST Work

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has awarded the Thiruvananthapuram CGST Zone with a Commendation Certificate. This honor recognizes the zone’s stellar achievements in GST administration, especially in:

Fast-tracking registrations: 55% of GST applications processed within 7 days (national average: 17%)
Appeal resolution: 83% of GST appeals disposed of efficiently within the year

This performance reflects a proactive and citizen-friendly approach to tax administration that aligns with the theme of GST Day 2025 — “GST – Simplifying Taxes: Empowering Citizens.”

Revenue Growth Speaks for Itself

The zone also reported strong fiscal performance in the first two months of FY 2025–26:

GST Revenue Growth: 18%
Central Excise Growth: 14%

Additionally, enforcement and audit teams booked tax evasion cases worth ₹580 crore, reinforcing the zone’s commitment to compliance and accountability.

Initiatives That Go Beyond Tax Filing

During the recently concluded GST Pakhwada 2025, the zone rolled out several initiatives across Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, and Kozhikode Commissionerates. These included:

GST Helpdesks: Set up across divisions, resolving over 200 taxpayer grievances
FIT India Cycle Marathons: Held on May 18, 2025, promoting fitness and public engagement
Awareness Drives in Schools: 20 schools hosted competitions and creative GST-themed sessions

Such community outreach programs serve as critical tools in building trust and transparency between the tax department and citizens.

Grand Celebration on July 1 in Thiruvananthapuram

The GST Day 2025 celebrations will take place on 1st July 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram. The event will be graced by:

Chief Guest: Shri K. N. Balagopal, Finance Minister of Kerala
Guest of Honour: Shri Mohanlal, renowned actor and public figure

The event promises to be a vibrant blend of policy, public participation, and cultural integration, reaffirming the role of GST in empowering India’s economic fabric.

Looking Ahead

As GST enters its ninth year, the focus remains on ease of compliance, improved tax literacy, and enhanced enforcement. Thiruvananthapuram Zone has set an example of how efficient tax governance can truly empower citizens.