Page 3 - Latest Updates on Excise Duty
Centre asserts in SC its right to levy excise duty on industrial alcohol
A clutch of petitions came before the bench after a seven-judge constitution bench ruled against the states
 "Centre asserts in SC its right to levy excise duty on industrial alcohol")
AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar jail after nearly 6 months
Sanjay Singh was granted bail by the Supreme Court after the ED raised no objections
 "AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar jail after nearly 6 months")
Excise policy case: Kejriwal remanded in judicial custody till April 15
Speaking to reporters before entering court, the AAP leader said, "Whatever the prime minister is doing(referring to his arrest) is not good for the country"
 "Excise policy case: Kejriwal remanded in judicial custody till April 15")
I-T, CBI also detected Rs 45 cr kickback used in AAP Goa poll campaign: ED
Statements of five 'Angadiya' firm operators have also been recorded by the ED to establish the "money trail" of this alleged Rs 45 crore bribe amount
 "I-T, CBI also detected Rs 45 cr kickback used in AAP Goa poll campaign: ED")
Excise case: Court extends Delhi CM Kejriwal's custody till April 1
The agency had sought seven-day custody of the AAP chief, but the court said he has to be produced before the court on April 1 at 11 am
Excise policy case: Delhi HC rejects CM Kejriwal's interim bail plea
The judge, in the order, clarified the matter would be taken up for final disposal on April 3 and no adjournment shall be granted
 "Excise policy case: Delhi HC rejects CM Kejriwal's interim bail plea")
Delhi excise scam: CM Kejriwal urges HC to order release from ED custody
Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the AAP leader, argued that the "Object of the arrest was not to find material but to disable me and my party. My prayer is, release me now"
 "Delhi excise scam: CM Kejriwal urges HC to order release from ED custody")
HC to hear Kejriwal's challenge to arrest in excise policy case on March 27
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener was arrested on March 21 and subsequently remanded to the ED's custody till March 28 by a Delhi court
Delhi excise policy case: BRS leader Kavitha remanded to judicial custody
During the proceedings, Kavitha's advocate Nitesh Rana sought interim bail on the grounds of her minor son's exam
 "Delhi excise policy case: BRS leader Kavitha remanded to judicial custody")
Court extends ED custody of Kavitha till Mar 26 in Delhi excise policy case
Kavitha, 46, a Telangana Legislative Council member, was arrested by the central probe agency from her residence at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad on March 15
 "Court extends ED custody of Kavitha till Mar 26 in Delhi excise policy case")
Highlights: PM Modi, other BJP leaders meet to pick candidates for LS polls
From Kejriwal's arrest to portfolio allocation in Haryana govt, catch all the latest news from around the world here
 "Highlights: PM Modi, other BJP leaders meet to pick candidates for LS polls")
Kejriwal arrested in excise policy-linked money laundering case: A timeline
CM Kejriwal will now appeal to SC on Friday seeking an urgent hearing of his petition for protection from any coercive action by the ED
 "Kejriwal arrested in excise policy-linked money laundering case: A timeline")
Excise scam: HC denies Kejriwal protection from coercive action in ED case
"We have heard both sides and we are not inclined at this stage (to grant protection). The respondent is at liberty to file reply," the bench said
 "Excise scam: HC denies Kejriwal protection from coercive action in ED case")
Arvind Kejriwal-ED row: Why Delhi CM skipped 9 summons by probe agency
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has said that the AAP chief is willing to appear before the ED but could be arrested by them during interrogation to stop him for campaigning for Lok Sabha polls
 "Arvind Kejriwal-ED row: Why Delhi CM skipped 9 summons by probe agency")
Delhi excise policy scam: K Kavitha sent to ED custody till March 23
Special Judge for ED cases M K Nagpal passed the order on an application of the federal anti-money laundering agency seeking her remand
 "Delhi excise policy scam: K Kavitha sent to ED custody till March 23")
Punjab cabinet clears excise policy, aims at over Rs 10,000 cr collections
A decision to this effect was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann here
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20% of Budget is towards capex, says Delhi Finance Minister Atishi
She tells that the Centre by treating the Union Territory unfairly in devolution of central taxes was killing the goose that lays golden eggs
 "20% of Budget is towards capex, says Delhi Finance Minister Atishi")
ED issues seventh summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case
While issuing the summons, ED has also rejected Kejriwal's contention that the agency should wait for the court's decision instead of repeatedly sending summonses
 "ED issues seventh summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case")
Rationalise high excise duties on alcohol beverages: Iswai to state govts
It has urged regulators to consider an "inflation-linked model that will bring much-needed transparency and a consistent approach to state supplier pricing", said a statement from ISWAI
 "Rationalise high excise duties on alcohol beverages: Iswai to state govts")
U'khand govt approves new excise policy, sets revenue target of Rs 4,440 cr
The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday approved the state's new excise policy setting a revenue target of Rs 4,440 crore for 2024-25
 "U'khand govt approves new excise policy, sets revenue target of Rs 4,440 cr")
