Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCCI) and other business bodies has welcomed the decision to provide relaxation in E-Way Bill including within the district in State.
The office bearers of business organisations felicitated Chief Minister Raman Singh at his official residence. MlA and Chamber patron Shrichand Sunderani, Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Chairman Chaggan Mundra, Chamber and other related organisation office bearers were present.
Chief Minister addressing the delegation said economic progress of State is possible where key role played by business and industries. The business organisations have always played positive role and they have come forward to discuss any contentious issues and resolve it. This is an example for other States to follow. Chamber president Jitendra Barlota said that state has provided relief in 15 items transportation. He hoped further cooperation in future also.
On Tuesday, Chief Minister had provided major relief to traders and industrialists in E-Way Bill as the bill will be imposed on only 15 items in state. The notification of which has been issued and it came into effect immediately. As per the GST regulations, E-Way Bill is generated on vehicles carrying more than Rs 50,000 worth goods in state after June 1, 2018. The delegation of traders and industrialists had called on Chief Minister requesting him to impose E-Way Bill only on selected goods and also not to impose it within the district.
After holding deliberations with Commercial Tax Minister Amar Agrawal had taken the decision. The bill now will be applicable only on edible oil, confectionary, pan masala, tobacco products, plywood, tiles, iron and steel, electronic and electrical goods, motor parts, furniture, footwear, beverages and cement and other items. State government has further decided not to impose E-Way Bill on goods transported within the district.