Pondy govt mulling COVID-19 tax on liquor, says Narayanasamy
: Puducherry Chief Minister V
"Excise revenue is a major source of income for the territorial administration. The COVID-19 lockdown since March 25 had necessitated closure of liquor shops in the Union Territory resulting in loss of revenue to the Exchequer," he said.'
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