The Government of Maharashtra, vide Notification dated February 28, 2026, has amended the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Rules, 1975. Exercising powers under Section 27 of the Act, the amendment advances certain statutory due dates prescribed under the Rules.
Under Rule 11(3), the due date of “31st March” has been substituted with “15th of March”, and the reference to “last date” has been replaced with “15th day”. Further, in the relevant illustrations, “31st of May” now stands substituted with “15th of May”, and “30th June” with “15th of June”.
The amendment takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, signalling a shift toward earlier compliance timelines under the Profession Tax framework.
[Notification No. PFT.2026/C.R.4/Taxation‑3 dated February 28, 2026]
