<h1>Chhattisgarh waives VAT dues up to Rs 25,000 for 10-year-old cases, reduces GST pre-deposit to 10%</h1> The Chhattisgarh government approved waiving VAT dues up to Rs 25,000 for cases pending over 10 years, benefiting approximately 40,000 traders and reducing litigation in 62,000 cases. The cabinet also approved GST amendments including reducing mandatory pre-deposit for penalty-only appeals from 20% to 10%, deleting conflicting 'Time of Supply' provisions for vouchers, and excluding SEZ warehousing transactions from GST scope. These measures aim to improve the business climate and reduce compliance burden. The amendments will be presented in the upcoming monsoon assembly session beginning July 14.