Question: When is the Central Excise Day celebrated?
(a) 20 February
(b) 24 February
(c) 18 February
(d) 22 February
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- Central Excise Day, 2020 was celebrated across the country on 24 February 2020.
- The Central Excise Day is celebrated every year to convey the importance of excise and service tax excise tax among the common people.
- The day is observed to commemorate the Central Excise and Salt Act which was enacted on 24th February 1944.
- In India, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is responsible for administering Customs, Goods, and Service Tax (GST), Central Excise, Service Tax and Narcotics in India.