Special commodity levy on potatoes increased

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The Special commodity levy on a kilogram of imported potatoes has been increased by Rs. 5 with effect from today, the Finance Ministry said.

The commodity levy on a kilogram of imported potatoes was Rs. 35 earlier.

The ministry said the decision was taken to protect the local producers.

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Harry Thursday, 25 August 2016 05:47 PM

To protect FM's potato

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