
Penalty on unauthorised tobacco reduced
The Hindu
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has decided to reduce the penalty on unauthorised tobacco for the season 2021-22, providing relief to thousands of tobacco farmers in the State.The Governme
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has decided to reduce the penalty on unauthorised tobacco for the season 2021-22, providing relief to thousands of tobacco farmers in the State.
The Government has authorised Tobacco Board to levy a penalty of 5% on the proceeds of the sale and ₹1 per kg of tobacco on the produce cultivated in excess of the authorised quota as well as the tobacco cultivated by unregistered growers.

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