Mysore airport: Air operators seek tax cut on ATF

Mysore: While the government is hard-pressed to get air carriers to fly to Mysore, the air operators are playing hardball game seeking reduction in sales tax on aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
The sales tax on ATF in Karnataka is 28%, which the air carriers are seeking to reduce to chart out plans to fly to Mysore. There is apprehension on the air traffic. But the operators are now negotiating with Karnataka. The senior government officials are now working out a plan, sources told Sunday Times of India.
The sales tax on ATF is 4% in Andhra Pradesh, lowest in India while it is 28%-30% in southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The airport is ready for launch and the issue of refueling is also addressed with the IOC making a commitment. The jet fuel will be made available on request and it is not an issue, an official stated.
12/09/09 Times of India

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