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Govt scraps VAT on foodgrains [1]

Ranchi, July 5: The cabinet today decided to waive value added tax (VAT) on foodgrains and locally manufactured edible items, including branded products, and approved funds for setting up state food corporation godowns in various districts and nine sub-divisions.

The taxes will also not be applicable on linen, towels, handkerchiefs and similar items.

Publication Date: 
06/07/2011
Telegraph (Ranchi) [2]
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Ranchi (D) [3], Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) [4], Anti-Poverty Programmes [5], Food Supply [6]
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