Haryana ranks 5th among states in GST collection, contributes over 7% of domestic GST: CM Saini
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, October 8, 2026: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said the state collected ₹10,097 crore in gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) in September 2026, making it the fifth-highest among all states and accounting for more than 7 per cent of India’s domestic GST collection.
Saini made the remarks while participating in the 57th meeting of the GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
He said Haryana accounts for around 1.3 per cent of India’s geographical area and around 2 per cent of its population, but has recorded strong growth in GST revenue.
During the meeting, Saini put forward three proposals concerning relief for delayed appeals, coordination between Central and State GST authorities, and retrospective cancellation of GST registration.
Relief for Delayed GST Appeals
Saini proposed another one-time relaxation in the time limit for filing appeals against orders relating to the initial GST years, 2017-18 to 2019-20.
He said that in Haryana, 646 appeals were rejected solely due to delay, involving a demand of ₹567.43 crore.
He proposed that the relief should cover demands relating to tax, interest and penalty, including cases where the demand comprises only interest or penalty. He suggested that the GST Council consider a special procedure under Section 148 for the limited relief.
Coordination Between Central and State GST Authorities
Saini also raised concerns over taxpayers facing simultaneous summons, investigations, inspections and other enforcement actions by Central and State GST authorities on the same or interconnected issues.
He proposed a technology-based mechanism to improve administrative coordination while ensuring that the legitimate enforcement powers of both Central and State authorities remain protected.
Proposal on Retrospective Cancellation of GST Registration
Saini further proposed safeguards against retrospective cancellation of GST registrations.
He said registration should not be cancelled retrospectively for a period during which there is evidence that the taxpayer had actually supplied goods or services.
According to him, retrospective cancellation can also affect the input tax credit claimed by genuine buyers who purchased goods or services from the taxpayer during that period.
Haryana Records 26% GST Growth in First Half
Saini said Haryana’s State GST revenue, including the state’s share in IGST settlement, increased from ₹39,743 crore in 2024-25 to ₹48,289 crore in 2025-26, registering 22 per cent growth.
During the first six months of the current financial year, State GST revenue reached ₹29,108 crore compared with ₹23,058 crore during the corresponding period last year, marking 26 per cent growth.
He attributed the increase to the contribution of industrialists, traders, service providers and taxpayers in the state.
Saini said the Haryana government had organised a national conference on strengthening tax revenue in Chandigarh on September 30 to further improve revenue collection.
Lower GST Rates, Higher Turnover
Saini also said Haryana had witnessed an increase in taxpayer turnover in sectors where GST rates were reduced following the Council’s recommendations implemented from September 22, 2025.
According to him, turnover in these sectors was 33 per cent higher than a year earlier, while turnover in tractors and their parts increased by 52 per cent and auto parts by 46 per cent.
He said Haryana’s position as a major automobile manufacturing hub made the increase particularly significant for the state.
The Chief Minister said Haryana supported the GST reforms aimed at increasing automation and technology use in registration, amendment, cancellation and refund processes. He also welcomed simplified registration for small taxpayers supplying through e-commerce operators and a system-based risk analysis mechanism for refunds.
Saini said Haryana would continue to work with the Centre and other states to strengthen the GST system and contribute towards the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.