Question : DDT

(a) whether the Government proposes doing away with the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in toto;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said tax be discontinued?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) No Madam. There is no such proposal.

(b) & (c) Do not arise in view of (a) above.