More steps to revive State economy: FM
The Hindu
Schemes to help all sectors hit by the pandemic
The State government will come up with schemes to help those in coir, cashew, handloom and other traditional industries and small and medium traders badly hit by the economic crisis triggered by the pandemic, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal told the Assembly. Replying to the three-day general discussion on the revised Budget for 2021-2022 in the House, the Mr. Balagopal also announced that the last date for giving options to the VAT amnesty scheme was being extended from August 31 to November 30. The deadline for giving the option to pay the turnover tax of the bars has been extended from July 31 to October 31. Mr. Balagopal said the stage carriers, taxies and autorickshaws reeling under COVID will be granted time till August 31 to pay the motor vehicle tax.
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