Lok Sabha Passes Tobacco Excise Duty Bill
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
The Centre proposes a new cess and higher excise duty on tobacco and pan masala as the GST compensation cess ends. Learn how this tax overhaul impacts prices and states.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces two key bills in Lok Sabha to increase excise duty on tobacco and raise cess on pan masala. The move aims to boost revenue and regulate consumption.
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
India's Parliament Winter Session begins today with key bills including Central Excise Amendment and Health Security Cess. Opposition raises security and electoral concerns. Session runs until December 19.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce two bills imposing new taxes on demerit goods. Learn how this affects prices and public health policy.
Telangana faces potential liquor supply crisis as companies warn of shortages due to unpaid dues. 2,620 stores set to open Dec 1 amid election and festival demand surge. Read more.
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission announces 1,48,054 candidates cleared physical test for 583 excise constable posts. Results of 84 candidates pending. Objections accepted until December 12.
Excise officials in Giridih intercepted a truck smuggling 800 liquor crates worth Rs 75 lakh concealed under potatoes. Four arrested in major crackdown on illegal alcohol trade.
Three event planners arrested for transporting leftover wedding beer from Delhi to Greater Noida for illegal sale. Police recovered 504 cans worth over ₹65,000 in excise department raid.
Telangana High Court judge Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized the rapid expansion of liquor outlets while hearing a petition against a wine shop in residential area. Read more about the court's strong observations.
Nagpur excise department confiscated 373 litres of foreign liquor worth ₹10.08 lakh smuggled from MP. Two arrested. Report illegal liquor to helpline 18002339999.
West Bengal government schools face a severe staff shortage as thousands of teachers are deployed for election roll revision, impacting studies and exams. Learn how this crisis is unfolding.
Arunachal Pradesh government reshuffles key officials including education commissioner Amjad Tak. Deputy commissioner Himanshu Nigam transferred amid land compensation irregularities probe.
Delhi Excise department issues strict warning to liquor vends after complaints of overpricing, underage sales and adulteration. Read about the consequences and new regulations.
Mumbai ACB arrests court clerk for taking Rs 15 lakh bribe, names additional sessions judge as accused in corruption case involving Rs 10 crore land dispute. Read full details.
Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring requests exemption from Supreme Court panel appearance in Delhi excise policy case, citing official duties and prior commitments.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman secures Parliament approval for massive supplementary spending, with focus on rural employment and defense. Discover how this impacts fiscal deficit and economic growth.
The UAE government has finalized its excise tax structure for sweetened beverages, imposing 50% tax on sugary drinks while giving artificial sweeteners a free pass. Learn how this health-focused tax policy will impact consumers and the beverage industry.
India's aviation regulator DGCA announces full implementation of relaxed flight duty time limitations by November 1, allowing pilots to operate more night flights and providing airlines with greater operational flexibility.
Breaking: UPSC announces 114 additional selections from reserve list for Civil Services 2024. Complete merit list published with roll numbers. Check official website for final results.
Vodafone Idea faces crucial Supreme Court hearing today challenging additional AGR demands. Will the telecom giant get relief from massive dues? Latest updates on Vi share price and legal battle.
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Haryana government has assigned additional charges to three senior IAS officers, including key postings in Urban Local Bodies and Development & Panchayats departments.
In a significant crackdown, Jharkhand police confiscated a large quantity of country-made mahua liquor near the Bihar border. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal alcohol trade in the region.
Former Ropar DIG Shiv Kumar Bhullar, already suspended, now faces Excise Act violations after police recover 108 liquor bottles from his farmhouse in Mohali. The shocking discovery adds to his legal troubles following previous corruption allegations.