Kolkata, February 19 Bandhan Bank announced on Thursday that it has enabled customers in Assam to make state and non-state tax payments through the Assam e-GRAS portal, allowing transactions through both online and offline channels.
The bank stated that 109 of its branches in the state will assist customers in making payments using the platform, which allows users to generate challans and log in with their registered mobile number or username to initiate transactions.
The facility covers a range of state taxes, including property tax, land revenue, agricultural and sales-related payments, as well as non-tax revenues such as VAT, application and examination fees, fines, penalties, dividends from state-owned enterprises, and other government receipts.
Payment options include online modes as well as offline submission through cash or cheque at designated branches. The bank stated that its branches will also accept cheques and demand drafts from other banks for such payments.
Commenting on the development, Rajinder Kumar Babbar, executive director and chief business officer, said that the integration would help taxpayers fulfill their obligations seamlessly through multiple channels, while also supporting efforts to enhance transparency and accessibility in state payments.
The bank currently serves the state through approximately 500 banking outlets, it added.