Saturday, February 28, 2015

#HighlightBudget2015 #SwachhBharat

Swachh Bharat


  • 100% deduction for contributions, other than by way of CSR contribution, to Swachh Bharat Kosh and Clean Ganga Fund.
  • Clean energy cess increased from `100 to `200 per metric tonne of coal, etc. to finance clean environment initiatives.
  • Excise duty on sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene other than for industrial use increased from 12% to 15%.12
  • Enabling provision to levy Swachh Bharat cess at a rate of 2% or less on all or certain services, if need arises.
  • Services by common affluent treatment plant exempt from Service-tax.
  • Concessions on custom and excise duty available to electrically operated vehicles and hybrid vehicles extended upto 31.03.2016.