Question : EXCISE DUTY ON DIESEL CARS



(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the excise duty on diesel cars;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government has assessed the likely impact of the said move on the consumers;

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the steps being taken to protect the consumers in this regard?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a): No, Madam.

(b), (c), (d) &(e): Dbes not arise in view of reply to part (a) above.