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The state governments of Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Sikkim, and Mizoram have decided to announced a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by Rs 7 from today.
This decision has been undertaken after after the Centre has cut excise on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively, and urged state governments to also reduce VAT during the festivities.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the same through his official Twitter handle. “Heartening to learn Central Govt decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel. In consonance with the decision of Honble PM @narendramodi, I am pleased to announce that Assam Govt will also reduce VAT on petrol and diesel each by Rs 7/- with immediate effect” – tweeted the CM.
Heartening to learn Central Govt decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel. In consonance with the decision of Honble PM @narendramodi, I am pleased to announce that Assam Govt will also reduce VAT on petrol and diesel each by Rs 7/- with immediate effect @nsitharaman
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 3, 2021
Similarly, taking to Twitter, the Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb confirmed the news. “Following Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji led central govt’s decision on reduction of excise duty on petrol & diesel. #Tripura govt has also decided to reduce petrol & diesel cost by ₹ 7 from tomorrow.”
Following Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji led central govt's decision on reduction of excise duty on petrol & diesel. #Tripura govt has also decided to reduce petrol & diesel cost by ₹ 7 from tomorrow.
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) November 3, 2021
The Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh also took to his Twitter handle to confirm the news. “Heartily welcome PM @narendramodi Ji’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol & diesel as a gift to the people of this Nation on this Diwali. I’m also please to announce that the Govt. of Manipur will also reduce VAT on petrol and diesel each by Rs 7/- with immediate effect.”
Heartily welcome PM @narendramodi Ji’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol & diesel as a gift to the people of this Nation on this Diwali.
I’m also please to announce that the Govt. of Manipur will also reduce VAT on petrol and diesel each by Rs 7/- with immediate effect.
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) November 3, 2021
The Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay informed the same through his official Twitter handle.
In view of this decision & on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I would like to announce that the State Government will be reducing the prices of Petrol & Diesel in the state by Rs.7/(seven) per liter as a Diwali gift. This will come into effect starting today i.e 04/11/2021
2/2— Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) (@PSTamangGolay) November 3, 2021
Meanwhile, the Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga have also confirmed the same through his official Twitter handle.
Glad to announce that #Mizoram Govt. will reduce VAT on Petrol & Diesel each by Rs. 7/- with immediate effect from today.
A progressive decision made by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, resulting in excise duty reduction conveyed to us by Smt. @nsitharaman
— Zoramthanga (@ZoramthangaCM) November 4, 2021
Besides, other Indian states such as – Karnataka, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand have also announced additional cuts in petrol and diesel prices hours after the Centre reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel on the eve of Diwali.
