Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that Punjab had recorded the highest ever VAT collection growth in the country. Speaking to the media persons today, Badal said the progressive policies of state government has maintained the tempo of economic growth of the state despite the global recession. He added the VAT collection that could hardly reach the magical figure of Rs 5,000 crore in last 60 years of Independence, jumped to Rs 8,150 crore, registering average Rs 1,000 increase every year, during the last three years.
