(a) whether the Army Headquarters (CSD) Canteen, New Delhi has been charging sales tax from the civilians paid from Defence Estimates on purchase of certain items from the canteen though these categories of entitled class of employees were earlier being treated at par with the armed forces and ex-service personnel; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE
(SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The civilian employees, paid from Defence Services Estimates, are permitted to make purchases of stores from Army HQrs (CSD) Canteen, New Delhi, except liquor. They are, however, not exempted from payment of Sales Tax on certain items as per the Delhi Sales Tax Rules.
ales Tax from eligible civilians has always been charged by Army HQrs (CSD) Canteen, New Delhi as per Rule 11 (III) of Delhi Sales Tax Rules.