Chhattisgarh passes motion supporting demonetisation, waives VAT on card payment

Chhattisgarh on Wednesday became the first state in the country to pass a motion in the assembly supporting the demonetisation move of the central government.

Updated on: Nov 16, 2016, 22:41:26 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Raipur

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Chhattisgarh on Wednesday became the first state in the country to pass a motion in the assembly supporting the demonetisation move of the central government. The state has also exempted swipe-machines from value added tax (VAT) to encourage e-transactions.

Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh (Ejaz Kaiser/HT File Photo)

Backing the central government’s decision of demonetising 1,000 and 500 rupee notes, chief minister Dr Raman Singh on Tuesday tabled an urgent motion in the legislative assembly that was taken up on Wednesday.

The chief minister told the assembly that the house welcomes the Centre’s decision of demonetisation and expressed support to promote institutional mechanisms for clean monetary transactions.

The assembly passed the resolution with 41 votes in favour and 25 against the motion.

“The government will procure paddy at the minimum support price (MSP) from the farmers of the state from Thursday and for that e-payment will be made. Government has made all arrangements for the farmers of the state at 1,986 procurement centres,” said Singh while talking to media persons.

“In order to serve the national interests including eradication of black money and to restrict pecuniary resources of terrorists and to curb the circulation of fake currency the Union has decided to ban the old notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination. This step is going to strengthen the national economy and make it more transparent and efficient,” he added.

Reacting on the resolution, leader of opposition TS Singdeo said demonetisation will not be effective in curbing black money and people are facing hardships due to this decision. “The experts are saying that the decision of Union government is a ‘gamble’ and it could be ‘disastrous’ for the economy and common man,” he added.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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