The Bihar Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department surpassed its revenue collection target for the financial year 2025-26 by collecting a total of ₹8,403.46 crore. The department achieved 101.86 percent of its ₹8,250 crore target, marking a 9.86 percent growth over the previous fiscal year. This increase is largely attributed to the state government decision to keep registry offices functional on Sundays and specific holidays during the final months of the financial year to facilitate public services.
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Performance highlights of Bihar revenue collection in 2025-26
The Sunday openings generated significant revenue, with January 2026 alone contributing ₹42 crore from over 3,300 registered documents. Patna district led the state in revenue generation, exceeding its target by over 10 percent with a total collection of ₹1,506.15 crore. On March 31, 2026, the department set a new single-day record by collecting ₹107.74 crore, which significantly exceeded the previous year record of ₹67 crore.
| Performance Metric | Data Point |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue Collected | ₹8,403.46 Crore |
| Revenue Target Set | ₹8,250 Crore |
| Patna District Collection | ₹1,506.15 Crore |
| Highest Single Day Collection | ₹107.74 Crore |
| Average Revenue per Document | ₹49,699 |
Impact of keeping registry offices open on holidays
The policy aimed to reduce crowding and assist working professionals who find it difficult to visit offices during regular working days. Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha stated that the department remains committed to resolving land disputes and eliminating delays in services. Employees who worked on these extra days were granted compensatory leave on other weekdays to maintain workforce balance. This strategy successfully helped clear pending cases and ensured the state met its financial objectives for the year.
