Chhattisgarh Launches UPI, Card Payments for GST Returns

Chhattisgarh Launches UPI, Card Payments for GST Returns

Issue: To simplify the process of making Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments, enhance transparency, and improve the ease of doing business for traders and businesses in Chhattisgarh by offering diverse digital payment methods.

Facts:

• The Chhattisgarh government, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Finance Minister OP Choudhary, decided to introduce multiple digital payment gateways for GST compliance.
• The decision addresses long-standing demands from trade bodies that highlighted the limitations of earlier payment options (restricted primarily to net banking and over-the-counter methods).

Decision:

The Chhattisgarh government officially launched new digital payment options for GST return filing, enabling taxpayers to pay their liabilities using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across the state.

Key TakeDowns:

• Enhanced Ease of Business: The introduction of these options aims to make the GST payment process quicker, more transparent, and user-friendly.
• Addressing Transaction Failures: The new facility directly addresses issues such as failed transactions and the lack of proper bank linkages that previously caused delays, particularly for small and new businesses.
• Digital Governance: The move is part of the government’s commitment to transparency and digital governance, positioning Chhattisgarh as a leading state in India’s digital tax administration landscape.
• Access Point: Taxpayers can access these secure payment options via the official GST portal (www.gst.gov.in). ***