Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Jul 5 2016 8:56PM Assam lifts VAT exemption on food, petroleum productsGuwahati, Jul 5 (UNI) The Assam government has lifted exemption of Vat Added Tax on numerous items, including petrol, diesel, LPG, medicines and food items, causing an increase in price of these goods.The government had issued the notifications for this exemptions through the commissioner of taxes on July 2, ordering the change in the tax structure with immediate effect.Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Assam lifts VAT exemption on food# petroleum products