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Liquor becomes cheaper in Delhi as govt scraps 70% Special Corona Fee

However, the government has hiked the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 25 per cent on all categories of liquor with effect from June 10

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On May 5, the government imposed a "special corona fee" set at 70 per cent of the maximum retail price.

1 min read Last Updated : Jun 10 2020 | 9:36 AM IST

The Delhi government on Monday withdrew Special Corona Fee levied at 70 per cent of maximum retail price on all categories of liquor, with effect from June 10, an official said.

However, the government has hiked the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 25 per cent on all categories of liquor with effect from June 10.

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"The Delhi government has withdrawn the Special Corona Fee levied at 70 per cent of maximum retail price on all categories of liquor, with effect from June 10. Further, VAT increased

Topics : Delhi government Liquor sale liquor shops in Delhi

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