GST Authorities to Share Data with State Mining Departments
GST officials will now coordinate with state mining authorities to identify tax evasion in the mining and mineral transport sector.
- Document
- Instruction Instruction No. 01/2026-GST
- Dated
- 03 Aug 2026
- Effective
- 03-08-2026
This page was written by Patron Accounting’s AI from the official release and reviewed before publishing. It explains the document in plain language. It is not the document itself. Where this page and the original differ, the original governs.
The short version
- GST officials will exchange data with state mining departments regularly.
- This move aims to detect illegal mining and mineral transportation activities.
- The directive focuses on identifying tax evasion within the mining industry.
- No new filing requirements exist for business owners under this instruction.
In short
Instruction No. 01/2026-GST is an internal directive requiring central GST officers to work closely with state mining authorities to track mineral movement and tax compliance.
What has changed
How it worked before
Previously, there was no formal, mandatory framework for central GST authorities to systematically share data with state-level mining departments.
What has changed
GST field offices are now required to establish a formal information-sharing mechanism with state mining authorities to monitor mining operations and mineral transport.
Who this affects
If you run a business involved in mining or the transportation of minerals.
What you should do
No action is required from you, as this is an internal administrative instruction for government officials.
If you do nothing
Since this is an internal directive for government departments, there is no action for you to take. However, if data sharing reveals discrepancies in your tax filings, you may receive a notice from GST authorities regarding your business activities.
The terms explained
- CGST field formations
- These are the local offices of the Central Goods and Services Tax department responsible for tax administration.
- Tax evasion
- The illegal practice of deliberately not paying the correct amount of taxes owed to the government.
The original document
| Issued by | GST |
|---|---|
| Document | Instruction Instruction No. 01/2026-GST |
| Full title | Instruction regarding Coordination with State Mining Authorities for sharing information relating to illegal mining and transportation of minerals. |
| Issued on | 03 August 2026 |
| Effective | 03-08-2026 |
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