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GST Interest, Penalties: Maharashtra Govt Waives Off ₹27,000 Crore In Amnesty Scheme

The Maharashtra government has started an amnesty scheme for interest and penalty waivers for the pending liabilities under Goods and Services Tax (GST) between FY 2017 and 2020, 2025, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced in the state legislature on Wednesday. The deadline to avail of the scheme and settle dues without any additional charges is set for March 31. He urged businesses and taxpayers to take advantage of the scheme.

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Cabinet nod to draft state GST ordinance

The state cabinet on Monday approved the draft Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024. To maintain consistency between the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, and the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, it is necessary to amend the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, said officials.