Question: Recently approved “Madhya Pradesh Tax on Entry of Goods in Local Areas Amendment Bill, 2016” seeks to levy how much percent entry tax on goods brought to local areas for consumption after purchase under e-commerce?
(a) 4 Percent
(b) 5 Percent
(c) 6 Percent
(d) 8 Percent
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- On 5 July 2016 Cabinet of Madhya Pradesh headed by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the “Madhya Pradesh Tax on Entry of Goods in Local Areas Amendment Bill, 2016”.
- The Bill approves 6 percent entry tax on goods brought to local areas for consumption after purchase under e-commerce.
- With the approval of entry tax, the Online shopping will become expensive.
Reference:
http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/hindi/hindusthan-samachar-hindi-epaper-hshind/madhyapradesh-mantrimandal-ki-baithak-me-lie-gae-kai-nirnay-onalain-shoping-par-lagega-6-phisadi-taiks-newsid-55189083
http://naidunia.jagran.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-in-mp-online-purchasing-now-expensive-it-will-take-six-percent-tax-774918