About Finance Department

The Finance Department is responsible for all matters relating to financial administration of the State Government, including preparation of the States' Annual Budget. It exercises control and supervision over the Receipts and Expenditure of the Government and initiates various measures for improvement in fiscal management, additional resources mobilisation, economy and efficiency in Government expenditures etc. It also formulates policies relating to levy and collection of various taxes such as Value Added Tax, Petroleum Tax, Central Sales Tax, Professions Tax, Entertainment Tax etc. The Department exercises administrative control and supervision over the three Directorates of Treasuries and Accounts, Nagaland State Lotteries and Taxes.