<h1>Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme highlighted as pathway for service tax disclosure with waiver of interest and penalties upon payment.</h1> The Pavilion promoted the Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme (VCES), inviting voluntary disclosure of prior service tax liabilities with waiver of interest, penalty and proceedings on payment of declared tax dues. A dedicated VCES help desk accepted declarations and provided clarifications, supported by public engagement activities and a Customs and Central Excise help desk to assist traders and assesses and to boost scheme uptake.