(a) whether the Government has proposal for grant of excise duty exemption for industrial units and products manufactured in the Tsunami-affected districts,
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether Government has got any recommendations from States in this regard; and
(d) if so, the action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S.PALANIMANICKAM)
(a),(b) and (c): Yes sir. A proposal for excise duty
exemption for units located in the Tsnami affected
districts of Tamil Nadu was received from the
government of Tamil Nadu.
(d) The request was examined. It was decided not to
extend exemption from excise duty for units in
Tsunami affected areas.