Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini emphasized the need for a transparent and fair taxation system to promote economic growth and good governance. Speaking at the launch of the ‘One Time Settlement Scheme-2025’ in Kurukshetra, he highlighted that a simple and efficient tax structure benefits traders, entrepreneurs, and investors, fostering rapid economic activity.
CM Nayab Singh Saini stated that the scheme will provide significant relief to thousands of taxpayers, particularly small shopkeepers, entrepreneurs, and traders, enabling them to clear old tax dues and make a fresh start. It is designed for those who could not pay outstanding taxes due to various reasons. Taxpayers with dues up to ₹10 lakh can avail a rebate of up to ₹1 lakh, and the scheme will remain open for six months.
To address tax-related disputes, the state government had launched various resolution programs, with this scheme being a part of that initiative. He explained that recovering outstanding taxes had been a challenge for the Excise and Taxation Department, and this initiative aims to ease tax burdens, reduce litigation, and improve revenue collection. The scheme, improved from its 2023 version, eliminates tax classification and provides full exemptions from penalties and interest.
For taxpayer convenience, three payment slabs have been introduced:
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Those with outstanding tax liabilities up to ₹10 lakh will pay 40% of the amount after a ₹1 lakh rebate.
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Taxpayers with liabilities between ₹10 lakh and ₹10 crore must pay 50% of the dues.
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Those owing more than ₹10 crore must pay the full amount. Additionally, taxpayers with more than ₹10 lakh in dues can pay in two installments.
CM Nayab Singh Saini assured that participants in the scheme would not face amendments to their tax liabilities. The initiative offers relief to both small and large traders, creating a favorable business environment in Haryana. He also announced new GST reforms, including a consolidated audit process under the Haryana GST Act, 2017, to reduce trader inconvenience and the installation of CCTV cameras in tax offices to enhance transparency.
Other proposed reforms include GST exemptions for agricultural equipment, automation of GST refunds, shifting to annual self-assessments, and increasing the bill issuance limit from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore. Haryana will recommend these changes to the GST Council.
Highlighting the state’s commitment to trader welfare, CM Nayab Singh Saini noted that Haryana’s GST collection has risen by 28%, the highest among major states. The government has also taken steps to support traders, including constructing a Tax Bhawan in Rewari, establishing GST facilitation centers across 27 offices, and launching specialized GST cells in Gurugram and Panchkula.
Additionally, the commission for purchasing paddy has been increased from ₹46 to ₹55 per quintal, with ₹309 crore released to commission agents. During Kharif 2024-25, rice millers received over ₹62 crore in bonuses for custom milled rice delivery.
The revised ‘Mukhyamantri Vyapari Kshatipurti Yojana’ aims to compensate traders for losses due to natural disasters, while the ‘Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maandhan Yojana’ ensures pensions for small retailers. Small and medium traders have also been brought under the MSME Department for additional benefits.
CM Nayab Singh Saini concluded that the government’s goal is not just tax collection but fostering economic growth through a fair tax system. This scheme will enhance revenue while strengthening public trust in the administration. The event was attended by key government officials and industry representatives.