Special commodity levy on onions & potatoes reduced
Posted by Editor on December 3, 2018 - 2:16 pm
The Ministry of Finance has decided to reduce the Special Commodity levy on a kilogram of big onions and potatoes by Rs.20.
A spokesman for the Ministry announced that the levy will be reduced to Rs 20 per kilogram from the existing Rs 40 per kilogram.
The Spokesman said the reduction comes in lieu of the upcoming festive season.
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