Punjab govt appoints officials to facilitate tax exemption on Covid relief imports

The Punjab government on Thursday said that two nodal officers have been appointed to facilitate individuals or organizations in getting tax exemption on any Covid relief imports into the state.

Giving details, a spokesperson of the Punjab government said, “In order to fight the challenge of coronavirus pandemic more effectively and to facilitate the flow of aid from outside India, the Government of India has provided exemption from customs duty and integrated tax on goods for Covid relief imported into the country.” He also said that the same concessions could be availed for such imports if they were sent free of cost from outside India and are distributed free within India.

The spokespersons added, “For claiming these exemptions anyone could approach the nodal officer appointed by the state government viz. Mr. Kumar Rahul (IAS) contact no. 9876164787, email: mdnrhmpunjab@gmail.com and sha.phse@gmail.com and Mr. Ravneet Singh Khurana (IRS C&IT), contact no. 9560954405, email: gst.audit@punjab.Gov.in”

“Any person who wants to send goods for Covid relief from outside India for free distribution in India may contact these officers,” he said.

Pertinently, Punjab Agri Export Corporation Limited (PAGREXCO) has been authorized as the nodal agency for the import of such material in this regard by the state government.

Correspondent

Recent Posts

Washington DC Residents Opt to Leave City Ahead of Trump Inauguration

Meanwhile, Trump supporters are preparing for the inauguration, with hotels in DC reporting nearly 70%…

42 minutes ago

Thousands Rally in Washington Against Trump’s Swearing-In

Police vehicles, sirens blaring, patrolled the areas between the starting points.

1 hour ago

South Korea’s Impeached President Faces Court Over Arrest Request

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials has sought a warrant to formally arrest Yoon.

1 hour ago

India Emerges as Key Player in Global Economy: Singapore President

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam praised India's growing influence in the global economy during his visit…

1 hour ago

Pizza Delivery Hero Gets $16K After $2 Tip

A pizza delivery man braved a snowstorm to complete an order, only to receive a…

1 hour ago

Shooting and Stabbing in Tel Aviv Injure Several

A shooting and stabbing incident in Tel Aviv’s Levontin Street injured several people, Israeli police…

2 hours ago