Haryana Introduces Amnesty Scheme for GST Taxpayers

The Haryana government has launched an innovative Amnesty Scheme aimed at providing relief on interest and penalty amounts under the GST Act for the financial years 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20. Taxpayers need to deposit the principal tax amount by March 31, 2025, to benefit from this scheme.

Key Details of the Scheme

According to Geetanjali Mor, Joint Excise and Taxation Commissioner (Gurugram Range), the scheme was introduced in October 2024. It allows taxpayers to waive off interest and penalty by settling the principal tax dues under Section 73 of the GST Act, 2017 before the deadline.

Act Now to Avoid Penalties

Mor emphasized the importance of adhering to the deadline, warning that any dues remaining unpaid after March 31, 2025, will be subject to recovery as per the applicable rules and regulations.