State Govt to Expand Amnesty Scheme for Pending Pre-GST Tax Arrears

The state government is set to expand its amnesty scheme for pending pre-GST tax arrears. This move aims to facilitate the resolution of old tax disputes and clear outstanding dues from the period before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax. By offering an expanded scheme, the government likely intends to provide taxpayers with incentives, such as waivers on penalties or interest, to settle their historical liabilities. This initiative helps in cleaning up the legacy tax system, reducing litigation, and freeing up administrative resources, while also boosting state revenue collection from long-standing arrears.