Maharashtra likely to get good news, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar hints to reduce VAT on petrol
Mumbai |
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel VAT, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has signaled to reduce VAT on petrol in Maharashtra. Ajit Pawar has said that VAT on fuel can be discussed in the cabinet meeting. The cabinet meeting of the state cabinet is being held today. In this meeting, we will take a decision after in-depth discussion on fuel VAT, said Ajit Pawar. Meanwhile, if the Thackeray government decides to reduce VAT on fuel, it will be a great relief to the inflation-hit people of Maharashtra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with various Chief Ministers of the country on Wednesday had appealed to the people to give relief by reducing VAT on petrol and diesel. According to sources, after Modi’s appeal, the Maharashtra Finance Department is now considering a decision. When asked about this, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar hinted at reducing VAT on petrol.
In today’s cabinet meeting, we will discuss and take a decision on what can be done to reduce VAT on petrol, said Ajit Pawar. The Maharashtra government has already decided to provide relief on gas tariff. The tax on petrol imported from abroad is slightly higher than that of the Central Government. Therefore, this can be discussed in today’s cabinet meeting, said Ajit Pawar, signaling to reduce VAT.
