Amnesty Scheme for Kerala Flood Cess

The Kerala government has introduced the Flood Cess Amnesty Scheme, 2025, allowing taxpayers to settle outstanding Kerala Flood Cess dues in full for the period from August 1, 2019, to July 31, 2021.

This scheme provides a one-time opportunity for taxpayers who are in arrears to settle their dues without penalty and interest.

 *Key Features of the Scheme:* -

*Eligibility*: Taxpayers with arrears under Section 14 of the Kerala Finance Act, 2019, can opt for settlement by making complete payment of the flood cess due. - 

*Payment*: Payment must be made electronically through the e-treasury portal on or before June 30, 2025, based on the arrears as on April 1, 2025. -

 *Settlement*: If the flood cess dues are included in a show cause notice or order under the CGST/SGST Acts along with other tax demands, the payment of the flood cess portion alone under the scheme will be considered as full settlement of that component. -

*Withdrawal of Revenue Recovery Proceedings*: Revenue recovery proceedings initiated under the Kerala Revenue Recovery Act, 1968, will be deemed withdrawn from April 1, 2025, for cases where dues are settled under this scheme.