Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil
in Puducherry
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Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil in Puducherry
Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
The scheme "Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" introduced to reimburse the sales tax on high-speed diesel oil used by the registered mechanized boat operators.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should either belong to the fishermen community or be one of those professionally engaged in fishing/fish trade occupation on a full-time basis/prospective entrepreneurs.
- The applicant must have resided in the Union territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years at the time of applying for extending subsidies/ grants.
- The applicant must have been enrolled as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society and be above the age of 23 years and below 60 years.
- The applicant must not have been a recipient of Old Age Pension, issued by the department.
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/ Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society.
- The applicant must not have any dues to be paid to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of making the application.
- The applicant should possess a registered mechanized boat/motorized fishing craft and the same should have been renewed on annual basis, as the case may be.
- The applicant should have renewed the diesel passbook on a monthly basis.
- The applicant should submit bills as proof of having drawn diesel, from the authorised bunks.
- The applicant should not have ventured fishing during notified fish ban periods.
Benefits
The prevailing sales tax on high-speed diesel oil consumed by a registered boat will be reimbursed/spot-exempted subject to a maximum of 15,000 liters per boat per annum, as may be revised by Government from time to time.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Sized Photograph. |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 3 | Election Photo Identity Card (for Proof of Identity). |
| 4 | Ration Card (for Proof of Address). |
| 5 | Birth Certificate (for Proof of Age). |
| 6 | Membership Certificate from the President/Administrator of Fishermen/Fisherwoman Co-operative Society (in the case of fishermen). |
| 7 | Document attesting full-time engagement in fishing or fish trade occupation (in the case of Fish Traders). |
| 8 | Residence Certificate indicating a continuous period of not less than five years in the Union territory of Puducherry (from Deputy Tahsildar of the Area of Residence). |
| 9 | Enrollment certificate as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society. |
| 10 | Declaration of not being a recipient of Old Age Pension. |
| 11 | Declaration of not being employed in Government/Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society. |
| 12 | Declaration certifying that the applicant has no outstanding dues to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of application. |
| 13 | Proof of Possession of a Registered Mechanized Boat/motorized Fishing Craft. |
| 14 | Diesel Passbook. |
| 15 | Bills as Proof of Having Drawn Diesel, From the Authorised Bunks. |
| 16 | Declaration That the Applicant Has Not Ventured Fishing During Notified Fish Ban Periods. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare.
Online Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare.
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Online Step 1: The interested applicant should request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Online Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Online Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if…
Online Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The reimbursement is subject to a maximum of 15,000 liters per boat per annum.