J&K govt rolls out GST 2.0 reforms, adopts 7-step consumer benefit protocol
GST
Dated:- 4-10-2025
PTI
Jammu, Oct 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday rolled out GST 2.0 reforms in the Union territory, bringing in major changes to rationalise the tax structure and ensure consumer welfare in line with the national reforms drive.
Effective September 22, GST has adopted a two-tier structure, with rates of 5 per cent and 18 per cent. The earlier tax slabs of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent have now been clubbed into the two rates mentioned above, resulting in a reduced price of 99 per cent of daily use items.
“The Government has commenced the implementation of next-generation GST reforms 2.0, effective from September 22, alig
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sperson said.
Citizen support will be extended via GST Suvidha Kendras and helplines set up in every district, the official said, adding that the Suvidha Kendras will help taxpayers with GST 2.0 compliance, including return filing, code remapping, and grievance redressal.
The second step is awareness and capacity building, involving organising webinars, publishing brochures, and launching campaigns on radio and social media to spread knowledge about the changes and their benefits, the order said.
The third step, which covers monitoring and documentation, is aimed at collecting invoices and voluntary price declarations to document compliance and ensure that the reduced tax rates are accurately reflected in the market.
The fourth step
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