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Maharashtra extends 7% VAT on aviation turbine fuel till April 14

Headline via Hindustan Times · first report 15 Nov, 13:16 IST, latest 15 Nov, 14:35 IST

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3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Times Now at 15 Nov, 13:16 IST; the latest is from Hindustan Times at 15 Nov, 14:35 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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This extension, announced by the Finance Department, amends a previous notification, allowing airlines to benefit from reduced fuel-related expenses.
The Maharashtra government has extended the reduced 7% value added tax (VAT) rate on duty-paid aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for six more months through April 14, 2027.
On May 14, the state government had reduced the VAT on ATF from 18% to 7% for six months, with effect from May 15.

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