West Bengal

Labour Code

Draft amendment notification under West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979 (New Schedule Substituted)

West Bengal published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: west-bengal-draft-amendment-notification-under-west-bengal-state-tax-on-professions-trades-callings-and-employments-act-1979-new-s) on 2026-08-18, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to solicit public feedback and comments on the proposed amendments to the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID west-bengal-draft-amendment-notification-under-west-bengal-state-tax-on-professions-trades-callings-and-employments-act-1979-new-s
Category Labour Code
Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and HR departments in West Bengal must review the proposed amendments and provide feedback to the government within the stipulated timeframe. They should also prepare for potential changes to their tax compliance and payment processes.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and HR departments in West Bengal must review the proposed amendments and provide feedback to the government within the stipulated timeframe. They should also prepare for potential changes to their tax compliance and payment processes.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to solicit public feedback and comments on the proposed amendments to the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979.

Summary

The West Bengal government has issued a draft amendment notification under the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979, proposing a new schedule substitution. This amendment aims to revise the tax structure for professions, trades, callings, and employments in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (west-bengal-draft-amendment-notification-under-west-bengal-state-tax-on-professions-trades-callings-and-employments-act-1979-new-s)?
West Bengal issued this notification, published on 2026-08-18.
What is Gazette Notification west-bengal-draft-amendment-notification-under-west-bengal-state-tax-on-professions-trades-callings-and-employments-act-1979-new-s about?
The purpose of this notification is to solicit public feedback and comments on the proposed amendments to the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification west-bengal-draft-amendment-notification-under-west-bengal-state-tax-on-professions-trades-callings-and-employments-act-1979-new-s?
Employers and HR departments in West Bengal must review the proposed amendments and provide feedback to the government within the stipulated timeframe. They should also prepare for potential changes to their tax compliance and payment processes. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification west-bengal-draft-amendment-notification-under-west-bengal-state-tax-on-professions-trades-callings-and-employments-act-1979-new-s?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).