Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Yojana

Introduction

• Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Yojana was started by Government of Himachal Pradesh in the year 2023.
• The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide relief to traders and manufactures to settle their pending taxes under various acts of Himachal Pradesh Government.
• Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Yojana is also called "Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Legacy Cases Resolution Scheme" or "Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Scheme".
• Department of Taxes and Excise of Government of Himachal Pradesh is the nodal department of this scheme.
• Under Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Yojana, Himachal Pradesh Government is going to settle all the pending arrears or taxes of traders/ manufacturers by charging them a single settlement fees.
• This will help the beneficiaries to pay their tax dues without penalty and also the revenue of Himachal Pradesh Government is also increases.
• No additional arrears or penalty is going to charge from traders/ manufacturers if they pay their dues in one go under Sadhbhawana Yojana of Himachal Pradesh Government.
• Every Trader, Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Retailer of Himachal Pradesh is eligible for tax settlement under Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Scheme.
• The last date to apply for tax settlement under Sadhbhawana Yojana is 03-08-2023.
• No application for tax settlement will be received after this date.
• Eligibile Beneficiary can apply for tax settlement by self declaring their due pending tax and by paying settlement fees after that.
• Submit the documents along with proof of settlement fees payment in the office of Department of Taxes and Excise of Himachal Pradesh Government.
• Designated Committee will verify the received tax declaration and documents.
• After Verification, Discharge Certificate will be issued in the favour of beneficiary which states that they are free from their old tax liability.

Benefits

• Old Tax Arrears of Tax Defaulters will be Settled under this Scheme.
• Facility to Pay all the Pending Tax by paying Fix Settlement Fees.
• No Need to Pay Additional Penalty or Arrear.

Eligibility

• Applicant should be a Resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• Applicant should be :-
  • A Trader.
  • A Manufacturer.
  • A Wholesaler.
  • Or A Retailer.
• Applicant should be a tax defaulter in any of the below mentioned taxes :-
  • Central Sales Tax 1956.
  • Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax Act 2005.
  • Himachal Pradesh Tax on Entry of Goods into Local Area Act 2010.
  • Himachal Pradesh Tax on Luxuries (Hotels and Lodging Houses) Act 1979.
  • Himachal Pradesh Entertainment Duty Act 1968.
  • Himachal Pradesh Entertainments Tax (Cinematograph Shows) Act 1968.
  • Himachal Pradesh Goods and Sales Tax 1968.

Document Required

• The following documents is required at the time of applying for Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Yojana :-
  • Aadhar Card.
  • GST Certificate.
  • Balance Sheet. (In Case of Company)
  • Profit and Loss Account. (For Trader)
  • Tax Self Declaration.
  • Proof of Payment of Tax Arrear.

How to Apply

• Applicant has to calculate the settlement fees first according to his/ her tax dues.
• Settlement Fees will be submitted through online mode in Treasury of Government of Himachal Pradesh.
• Then Applicant has to submit a Tax Self Declaration Form in the office of Department of Taxes and Excise of Himachal Pradesh Government.
• Tax Declaration made by beneficiary will be scrutinized by the Designated Committee of Himachal Pradesh Department of Taxes and Excise.
• Designated Committee will check the below mentioned documents thoroughly which are attached with the Tax Self Declaration Form :-
  • Balance Sheet. (In Case of Company)
  • Profit and Loss of Account of Trader.
  • Copy of Income Tax Return. (If Filed)
  • Proof of Payment of Settlement Fees.
  • Any Other Documents.
• After verification, Designated Committee will provide the Discharge Certificate to beneficiary which shows that beneficiary is free from all pending tax liability.

Important Link

• Himachal Pradesh State Taxes and Excise Department Portal.
• Himachal Pradesh Sadhbhawana Yojana Guidelines.

Contact Details

• Himachal Pradesh State Taxes and Excise Department Toll Free Number :- 18001808066.
• Himachal Pradesh State Taxes and Excise Department Helpline Number :-
  • 0177-2621264.
  • 0177-2621267.
  • 0177-2621268.
• Himachal Pradesh State Taxes and Excise Department Helpdesk Email :-
  • etc-hp@nic.in.
  • etd.helpdesk@mailhptax.gov.in
• Department of State Taxes and Excise, Himachal Pradesh,
  B-30, SDA Complex,
  Kasumpti, Shimla,
  Himachal Pradesh.
  171009.