Central Excise Day

Question: When is the Central Excise Day observed ?
(a) 20 February
(b) 24 February
(c) 18 February
(d) 22 February
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • Central Excise Day, 2022 was celebrated across the country on 24 February 2022.
  • The Central Excise Day is observed 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.

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