Everyone is effected by the revolutionary step of Demonetization taken by Narendra Modi on 8th Nov, 2016.As per the announcement old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 ceases to be legal tender effective from 9th Nov,2016.
Several notices have been passed to exchange the old currency in the respective bank branches. Finally, rule has been passed to exchange a limited amount of currency notes by 30th December 2016.So, It’s time to say bye to old currency before new year.
As we already know that demonetization has caused a cash crunch on society because of restriction on cash withdrawal limit. Government will announce new cash rules in the country on 30 Dec 2016.Government’s clear motto is to eradicate black money and bring economic upliftment to one and all.
It is also believed that soon an ordinance will be passed on the hoarding of old currency post 30 Dec 2016.As per this news, you can’t possess more than 10 old currency notes. All those found violating these guidelines will be penalized with Rs 50,000 or five times the amount hoarded. This news is yet to be officially confirmed from government officials.
Soon, after issuance of new 2000 currency notes, several cases are found where people have hoarded a large amount of freshly printed currency. It seems that going forward government will be putting a ban on usage of new 2000 currency also.
We can expect few other reforms in future as below –
- Usage of ticketing bomb, with expiry dates on new printed notes.
- Demonetization of old 50,100 and new 2000 currency notes.
- We are also anticipating lower income tax rates for financial year 2017-2018.
- Temples and other NGO have to receive donations via bank transfers only.
- Possibility of ban on possessing gold in physical form beyond a particular limit.
- More usage of credit and debit cards for any kind of transactions.
- Government may seize undeclared or unnamed property.
All these steps will help Income tax department and excise department to gather valuable data. Situation may get complicated for the better good of the economic stability of Country. In this era of digitalization, this step has encouraged people to use technology.
Although there are lots of people complaining about the long ATM queues and other inconvenience but we should give this a try. Let’s wait for further updates from government with all new set of policies.