DVRSF
Diesel VAT Relief Scheme for Fishermen
The Diesel VAT Relief Scheme for Fishermen, initiated by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department of Gujarat, provides financial assistance by subsidizing the VAT on high-speed diesel used in mechanized fishing boats. Eligible applicants, who must be registered diesel cardholders and own boats less than 20 meters in length, can receive up to ₹15 per litre based on a fixed diesel quota throughout the year.
States / UT: Gujarat
Nodal department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Sub-categories: Fishing and hunting
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Agriculture, Fishing Activities, Fishermen
Details
The "Diesel VAT Relief Scheme for Fishermen" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support fishermen by subsidizing the VAT on diesel, making fuel more affordable for their mechanized boats. This helps reduce the operational cost of fishermen using mechanized boats.
Benefits
- Name of Component Standard of Assistance Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits Diesel VAT assistancePer litre maximum assistance up to ₹15/-Assistance is available as per fixed diesel quota throughout the year
Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsDiesel VAT assistancePer litre maximum assistance up to ₹15/-Assistance is available as per fixed diesel quota throughout the year
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a registered diesel cardholder.
- The applicant must own a mechanized fishing boat.
- The boat should be less than 20 meters in length.
Application Process
Online
Step 1: Fishermen must obtain a token number from https://fisheries.gujarat.gov.in/Registration.aspx using their personal details.
Step 2: Diesel cardholder fishermen must purchase fuel from government-approved diesel pumps.
Step 3: The VAT relief is credited automatically via an online system.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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