Pandemic relief: UP govt exempts industrial areas from double taxation

Earlier, industries falling under the jurisdiction of UPSIDA, were subject to tax/user charges levied by the nodal industrial development agency and the local district panchayat

In a major relief to the manufacturing sector amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the consequent negative impact, the Uttar Pradesh government has exempted the industrial areas from double taxation.

Earlier, the industries falling under the jurisdiction of the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), were subject to tax/user charges levied by the nodal industrial development agency apart from the local district panchayat.

On September 21, 2020, the crucial issue of double taxation/user charge was vehemently raised by the representatives of various industrial associations during the high-level empowered committee meeting of ‘Invest UP’ in Lucknow, chaired by Chief Minister Adityanath.

Later, the CM