Himachal Pradesh increases VAT on diesel by ₹3/litre, cites huge losses due to heavy rains

Himachal Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced an increase in the value added tax (VAT) on diesel..

After the announcement, VAT on diesel has been increased from 9.90 per cent to 13.9 per cent, an increase of 3 per litre from 7.40 to 10.40 per litre, as per the notification issued by the State Excise and Taxation department..

Justifying the increase, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday state has suffered huge losses due to heavy rains and resources have to be mobilized in this hour..

Reacting sharply to the decision of the government to increase VAT on diesel, former chief minister and leader of the opposition, Jai Ram Thakur said the increase in rate of diesel at a time when people are reeling under the impact of unprecedented rains and flood and longing for relief is uncalled for. ..

The state government has increased the rates of diesel by 3 per litre, immediately after coming to power and the second increase in six months is painful, he added...

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