The Union government has proposed to bring in uniform taxation for Aviation Turbine Fuel across all states. A fortnight ago, the government had sent a letter to state governments seeking co-operation for the same, said Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation G M Siddeswara.
Speaking to reporters here on Saturday on the sidelines of the 23rd anniversary and award function of the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies And Industries (SIATI), the minister said the taxes at present vary in every state and this was proving to be exorbitant for the companies and posing hindrance to the growth of the aviation sector in the country. Though a uniform 4 per cent tax across all states was projected to be ideal, as of now, the Union government had not officially decided upon the amount, Siddeswara said.
This is but one among the several plans lined up for propelling aviation in the country. The government has listed 50 tier-II and tier-III cities for establishing no-frills airports, the minister said. As far as Karnataka was concerned, the government is keen on establishing airports in Shimoga, Gulbarga, Bellary, Bijapur and Hassan. In some places, it was yet to get land for the projects.
14/09/14 Deccan Herald
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Speaking to reporters here on Saturday on the sidelines of the 23rd anniversary and award function of the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies And Industries (SIATI), the minister said the taxes at present vary in every state and this was proving to be exorbitant for the companies and posing hindrance to the growth of the aviation sector in the country. Though a uniform 4 per cent tax across all states was projected to be ideal, as of now, the Union government had not officially decided upon the amount, Siddeswara said.
This is but one among the several plans lined up for propelling aviation in the country. The government has listed 50 tier-II and tier-III cities for establishing no-frills airports, the minister said. As far as Karnataka was concerned, the government is keen on establishing airports in Shimoga, Gulbarga, Bellary, Bijapur and Hassan. In some places, it was yet to get land for the projects.
14/09/14 Deccan Herald
