The Assam Government has released a new tax policy as per which people
now have to shell out extra to even celebrate Bihu, take put a public rally or
conduct a public meet.
As per the notice, people now have to pay Rs 300 to even take permission
for cultural processions, events, bihu, ceremonies, etc.
Additionally, Rs 2,000 for permission for political rallies, events and
meetings, and for all types of sporting events, Rs 500 for permission for
street plays, awareness rallies, events, Rs 5,000 for permission for trade
fairs and food fairs.
Besides, traders have to pay Rs 50,000 charge in Guwahati for commercial
construction permission while Rs 25,000 in other parts of the State, Rs 10,000
for permission of opening petrol pumps and gas agencies, fee of Rs 300 for
private employment verification, fee of Rs 300 for verification of rented
accommodation and PG and Rs 300 fee for verification of workers involved in
construction.
Earlier most of its taxes were paid to the government but now it has been
revised and increased again.
The taxes have to be paid by the Assam Police Sewa portal.
The new tax policy has surprised citizens with the Opposition parties hitting
out at the Assam Government for overburdening the people of the State.
NE Watch Desk
