- Punjab has released its excise policy for the next financial year.
- Chandigarh Administration is yet to announce its policy.
- The Chandigarh Wine Contractors Association (CWCA) has urged the administration to release the policy soon.
- CWCA is concerned about taxation differences between Punjab and Chandigarh.
- Punjab imposes only 1% excise duty and VAT, making liquor prices more competitive.
- CWCA has demanded a reduction in VAT and excise duty in Chandigarh to match Punjab’s rates.
- CWCA also wants an open quota for liquor to bring prices in line with Punjab.
- Sachit Jaiswal, an advocate, believes the administration should consider the demands of the liquor contractors and announce a favorable policy.
Source: tribuneindia.com
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