Quepem Municipal Council (QMC) in its meeting on Wednesday proposed to impose octroi on transportation of iron ore that is being transported via Quepem municipal area.
QMC chairperson and all the councilors present for the meeting unanimously decided to impose 2% Octroi on iron ore.
The council has taken the decision based on the petition by Quepem Taluka Mining Affected Peoples Front (QTMAPF).