Outstanding Tax Waiver Up to ?1 Lakh with Simple Portal Application
Media Report,Sonipat:
The Excise and Taxation (Sales Tax) Department in Sonipat is actively raising awareness among taxpayers by placing hoardings in industrial areas and using e-rickshaws. A special One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme has been launched by the government for individuals with outstanding tax dues.

Under this scheme, taxpayers with dues up to ?1 lakh are only required to submit an online application on the department’s portal, after which their outstanding tax will be completely waived.

Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner Neelratna held a meeting with industrialists to promote the scheme. Officials explained that for pending liabilities up to ?10 lakh under seven pre-GST acts, a waiver of up to ?1 lakh will be granted, along with 60% relief on the remaining principal tax.

For taxpayers with dues between ?10 lakh and ?10 crore, a 50% rebate will be offered. Additionally, all interest and penalties for these dues will be fully waived. Those with liabilities above ?10 lakh will be allowed to pay the principal amount in two installments.

The scheme aims to relieve taxpayers from the burden of pending taxes and is applicable under various acts including the Haryana VAT Act, Central Sales Tax Act, Haryana Luxury Tax Act, Entertainment Duty Act, Local Area Development Tax Act, General Sales Tax Act, and Entry of Goods into Local Areas Act.

A total of 4,871 defaulters in the district, who owe less than ?1 lakh, can benefit immediately by applying online. These individuals won’t need to pay anything once their application is approved. To ensure maximum participation, the department is planning seminars in industrial areas to educate and guide taxpayers on the process.