Question : EXCISE FROM TOBACCO PRODUCTS



(a) the product-wise duty collected from tobacco products in 2011-12;

(b) whether Government has taken the views of farmers organizations before fixing such rates;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a): The product-wise central excise duty collected from tobacco products in year 2011-12 is as under:

Product Central Excise Duty (Rs. In crore)

Cigarettes	12133

Chewing Tobacco 1273

Bins 459

Others 3548
`provisional

(b): Since the Budget exercise is secret it is not feasible to take the views of stakeholders specifically on the fixation of rates. However, pre-budget consultations are held with all stakeholders including farmers and representations received from them are examined.

(c): As stated at (b) above.

(d): Does not arise in view of (b) & (c) above.