Phase II reorganisation of Keralam’s State GST department under way
The Kerala State GST department is undergoing a Phase II reorganization to implement process reforms recommended by the 57th GST Council. The initiative focuses on redistributing existing posts and updating departmental verticals to improve administrative efficiency.
Why it matters
This administrative overhaul reflects ongoing efforts by Indian state governments to streamline tax collection and compliance processes in line with national GST council mandates.
Phase II reorganisation of Keralam’s State GST department under way left Representational image. Getty Images https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7eqggy/article71627415.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-2256615351.jpg juvaida khatun Financial concept showing a hand placing a GST wooden block on stacks of coins representing tax impact and economic growth. Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says the reorganisation will incorporate process reforms recommended by the 57th GST Council THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The Phase II reorganisation of Keralam’s State Goods and Services Tax (State GST) department, which is now under way, will incorporate process reforms recommended by the 57th GST Council, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Monday (October 26, 2026). The 57th GST Council meeting held on October 8 had suggested changes in registration, filing of returns, refunds and enforcement. Phase II reorganisation will be implemented by incorporating changes necessitated in the department’s verticals and staff deployment once the Act and Rules are amended in line with the recommendations of the council, Mr.
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