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Levy on imported potatoes increased
Feb 06, 201407:29 PM
The special commodity levy on imported potatoes has been increased up to Rs 25 per kilogram with effect from tomorrow (Feb. 07), the Ministry of Finance and Planning said.
The government yesterday reduced the existing Special Commodity Levy on imported dhal, with the view of providing concessions to consumers.
Therefore, Ministry of Finance and Planning said the Special Commodity Levy of Rs. 22 per kilo of imported dhal was reduced up to Rs. 5/- by Rs. 17/-.
The Special Commodity Levy on essential items will be revised by the Government from time to time in order to provide concession to consumers and the farmers, it said.
