Small traders get relief as Chhattisgarh government waives VAT dues of up to Rs 25k in old cases

The Chhattisgarh government is set to waive VAT dues up to Rs 25,000 for cases pending over 10 years, benefiting 40,000 traders and reducing litigation. Amendments to GST provisions, including reduced pre-deposit for appeals in penalty-only cases and clarity on voucher taxability, are also on the horizon. Furthermore, SEZ warehousing transactions will be excluded from GST to boost trade activities.