Kumar Bahukhandi
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Major relief for businesses under the guidance of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and directions of Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary
Raipur: In a move to enhance ease of doing business and promote digital governance, the Chhattisgarh Government has implemented credit card, debit card, and UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payment options for filing GST returns across the state. The initiative, introduced under the guidance of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and directives of Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, aims to make tax payments simpler, faster, and more transparent for traders and businesses.
The long-standing demand for such facilities had been raised consistently by the state’s business community, chambers of commerce, and trade organizations since the early phase of GST implementation. Traders had emphasised that integrating modern digital payment methods like UPI and card payments with the GST portal would significantly simplify tax transactions and improve transparency. Responding to this, Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary instructed the State GST and Treasury departments to work jointly and expedite the implementation — a directive that has now materialised into a fully operational system.
Until now, taxpayers were limited to Net Banking and Over-the-Counter (OTC) payment options. This often posed challenges for small and new businesses, especially when certain banks were not linked to the GST portal. Technical issues such as failed payments, server downtime, and transaction failures near deadlines added to their difficulties, forcing many taxpayers to depend on intermediaries, resulting in a loss of both time and efficiency.
“The state government is continuously working to provide maximum convenience to taxpayers,” said Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary. “The new facility to pay GST through credit cards, debit cards, and UPI offers a major relief to taxpayers. It will make the payment process simpler, faster, and more transparent, especially benefiting small traders.”
He further noted that the initiative is a part of the government’s broader commitment to advancing Ease of Doing Business and Digital Governance in the state.
The new facility is now live on the official GST portal (www.gst.gov.in). Taxpayers can log in and make payments directly through credit card, debit card, or any UPI app. The system is fully secure and designed to make GST payment more convenient and user-friendly.
This initiative marks a major stride toward promoting digital payments and building a transparent tax ecosystem in Chhattisgarh. It is expected to enhance departmental efficiency and revenue collection, further cementing the state’s position among India’s leading digital tax administration models.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said, “The Chhattisgarh Government’s goal is to make governance processes simple, accessible, and transparent for every citizen and business.
The expansion of digital facilities like credit card, debit card, and UPI payments for GST across the state is a crucial step in that direction.
This system will not only provide speed and convenience to traders but also strengthen transparency and trust in the state’s economy.
We want taxpayers to face no technical or procedural hurdles and to fulfill their tax obligations smoothly. This initiative will serve as a milestone in positioning Chhattisgarh among the leading states in Digital India and Ease of Doing Business benchmarks”, CM Sai added.
