Taxes can be paid by old cash (Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes) Today
THE Government has notified that the following payments can also be made by old cash today. Notification No. S.O. 3408(E) dated 08.11.2016 is amended to stipulate that the specified bank notes (Old Rs.500 and Rs. 1000)shall not be ceased to be legal tender with effect from the 9th November, 2016 until the 11th November, 2016
1. for making payments towards any fees, charges, taxes or penalties, payable to the Central or State Governments including Municipal and local bodies;
2. for making payments towards utility charges including water and electricity.