NEW DELHI: The proposal to reduce VAT on jet fuel to 1 per cent under the draft civil aviation policy should be extended to helicopters providing regional connectivity, according to non-profit group RWSI.
Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI) works towards developing civil helicopter industry. As per its website, 90 per cent of helicopter operators are its members.
Under the revised draft policy, the Civil Aviation Ministry has proposed a slew of measures, including reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on jet fuel to 1 per cent or less, to boost regional air connectivity.
"The helicopters engaged in regional connectivity/ religious pilgrimage etc may also be included for 1 per cent VAT on ATF," the grouping said in its recent submission made to the ministry on the policy.
As per the policy, Regional Connectivity Scheme would be made operational only in those states which reduce VAT on ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) at airports to 1 per cent or less.
Besides, RWSI has sought inclusion of "heliports/helipads" under the plan to revive unserved and under-served aerodromes and airstrips.
29/11/15 PTI/The Economic Times
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Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI) works towards developing civil helicopter industry. As per its website, 90 per cent of helicopter operators are its members.
Under the revised draft policy, the Civil Aviation Ministry has proposed a slew of measures, including reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on jet fuel to 1 per cent or less, to boost regional air connectivity.
"The helicopters engaged in regional connectivity/ religious pilgrimage etc may also be included for 1 per cent VAT on ATF," the grouping said in its recent submission made to the ministry on the policy.
As per the policy, Regional Connectivity Scheme would be made operational only in those states which reduce VAT on ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) at airports to 1 per cent or less.
Besides, RWSI has sought inclusion of "heliports/helipads" under the plan to revive unserved and under-served aerodromes and airstrips.
29/11/15 PTI/The Economic Times
