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Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna today launched the e-billing programme of the Excise Department here saying it was a step aimed at enhancing revenue generation and achieving greater transparency.

Citing a dire need of funds for carrying out development projects in the state, he said the online billing mechanism in the department will lead to higher revenue generation and more transparency. "Online billing is being introduced in the excise department so that no irregularities take place and the inconvenience faced by traders is reduced," Bahuguna said. He also held a meeting with representatives of excise business fraternity and laid emphasis on making excise policy more effective and transparent. The Chief Minister sought suggestions from them and also listened to their grievances. He said the excise department was also being connected to e-governance which will make it fully computerised. Bahuguna directed the officers to help make the excise policy more effective and introducing online system in the department so that permits could be released online in future. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary to Chief Minister D K Kotia, Principal Secretary Finance Radha Raturi, Additional Secretary to CM and Commissioner Excise Dilip Jawalkar and officers of NIC and Excise Department. PTI ALM SCY

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