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Tripura slashed down 2 pc VAT on ATF

Agartala, Nov 19 (UNI) Following advised from different corners, Tripura government today slashed down two per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from existing 18 per cent to encourage the aviation companies to operate flights in Agartala sector.
Deputy Chief Minister holding the finance portfolio Jishnu Dev Varma said that VAT Rules 2004 was amended in the cabinet meeting that reduced ATF surcharge to 16 per cent. As a result, the state government will face annual revenue loss of Rs 1.20 Cr'
The opposition Congress and CPI (M) have been demanding to bring down VAT on ATF at least to 5 per cent for motivating aviation operators to fly down Agartala at least for procurement of fuel in the line of West Bengal government, which exempted surcharge on ATF sold at Bagdogra airport for last three years.
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Arunachal Guv, CM congratulate herbalist Lego on being conferred with Padma Shri

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Praveen Kumar Verma appointed as new CEO of TPWODL

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