Soon, govt may introduce lottery system to incentivise GST filing

On the lines of the Delhi government's scheme for consumers under the VAT regime, the Centre's lottery system will aim to increase compliance

Taking a copy of the bill from the seller may turn rewarding, with the government planning a lottery scheme for customers to improve compliance. The measure is being explored by the revenue augmentation officers committee to boost collections and it may be put before the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council during its meeting on December 18.

The Consumer Welfare Fund, where anti-profiteering proceeds are deposited, will be used to reward the lucky winners on monthly and annual bases. The prize money, yet to be fixed, may run into several lakhs of rupees for the annual draw, and about Rs 50,000