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To Fund Infrastucture Development Programme, Government Increases Basic Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel (Both Branded and Unbranded) by Rs. 2 Per Litre; Duties to Come into effect from 2nd January, 2015

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Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 02 2015 | 12:20 AM IST
In order to fund the ambitious infrastructure development programme of the Government, particularly the building of 15000 kms of roads, during current and next financial year, the Government has decided to increase basic excise duty on petrol and diesel (both branded and unbranded) by Rs. 2 per litre. Allocation of these resources to the road sector will also spur economic activity and employment generation arising from the road construction sector.

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First Published: Jan 01 2015 | 12:20 AM IST

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