New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday asked state governments to slash value added tax (VAT) on jet fuel to four per cent to provide succour to cash-strapped airline industry, which posted a combined loss of over Rs 9,700 crore and had a total debt burden of Rs 87,779 crore in 2012-13.
It also wanted the states to take steps like reducing property tax on airports, provision of security, power and water supply and road connectivity, to encourage development of air traffic in Tier-II and III cities and far-flung areas.
At a day-long conference of State Civil Aviation Ministers here, representatives of state governments wanted the Centre to share the cost of developing airports in Tier-II and III cities and ensure a minimum number of flights to non- metro and remote destinations, among other things.
10/09/13 PTI/Times of India
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It also wanted the states to take steps like reducing property tax on airports, provision of security, power and water supply and road connectivity, to encourage development of air traffic in Tier-II and III cities and far-flung areas.
At a day-long conference of State Civil Aviation Ministers here, representatives of state governments wanted the Centre to share the cost of developing airports in Tier-II and III cities and ensure a minimum number of flights to non- metro and remote destinations, among other things.
10/09/13 PTI/Times of India
