CBIC has directed CGST formations to coordinate with State Mining Authorities on information relating to illegal mining and mineral transportation. The GSTN team has also released the gross and net GST revenue collections for July 2026.

CBIC Instruction No. 01/2026-GST requires CGST formations to coordinate with State Mining Authorities and share intelligence on illegal mining and mineral transportation. The information may be used to identify potential GST evasion, including suppression of taxable supplies, non-registration, short payment of GST and wrongful availment of ITC.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instruction No. 01/2026-GST directing CGST formations to coordinate with State Mining Authorities to share information relating to illegal mining and the transportation of minerals.

Following the instruction issued by CBIC on 3 August 2026, GST authorities are required to strengthen coordination with the State Mining Departments to exchange information on illegal mining and the transportation of minerals.

• GST authorities shall coordinate with the concerned State Mining Department to obtain information on illegal mining and mineral transportation, including the seizure of minerals or vehicles, cancellation or suspension of mining leases, and excess mineral extraction.
• This information will help GST authorities identify cases involving suppression of taxable supplies, non-registration, short payment of GST, wrongful availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC), and other violations under GST law.
• Each CGST Zone shall designate a Nodal Officer to liaise with the concerned State Mining Department and facilitate the periodic sharing of information.
• The information received from Mining Authorities will be analyzed to assess its GST implications, and appropriate action shall be initiated under the CGST Act, 2017 and the rules made thereunder, wherever warranted.
• GST authorities shall conduct periodic review meetings with State Mining Authorities to assess the effectiveness of the information-sharing mechanism and address operational issues.
• Field formations have been directed to comply strictly with the instructions issued by CBIC and circulate them to all formations under their jurisdiction.

GSTN has also released the gross and net GST revenue collections for July 2026. The detailed monthly GST revenue report is available here.