Haryana Finance Minister, Capt. Abhimanyu on Friday said the State was fully prepared for the rollout of Goods and Services Tax (GST) system on July 1.
The State Cabinet had a day before formally approved the implementation of GST system in Haryana. However, petroleum products and alcohol have been kept out of the purview of GST, and the existing system would continue for these items, said the Finance Minister, while talking to the mediapersons here.
The cabinet had approved to notify certain provisions of Haryana GST Act 2017 and also approved Composition and Registration Rules under Haryana GST Act 2017.
Ahead of the implementation of GST regime, the State Government has also approved implementation of “Haryana One Time Settlement Scheme for recovery of Outstanding Dues, 2017” in a bid to minimise litigations, reduce burden of defaulters and mop-up overdues under various Acts.
Capt. Abhimanyu said that the State Government has decided that Excise and Taxation Commissioner will be appointed as the Commissioner of State Tax for carrying out the purpose of Haryana GST Act, 2017.
Expressing happiness over the inclusion of Karnal in the smart city project, Capt. Abhimanyu said that as a result of the policy of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas of the present State Government, the neglected cities were being included in the list of leading cities.