Question : INCREASE IN IMPORT DUTY ON COTTON



(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the import duty on cotton; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)

(a) At present, there is no proposal under consideration of the Government to increase the import duty on cotton.

(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.