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ATA delegation represents to Delhi Govt. and LG for VAT, ATF rate cuts

It is learnt the Civil Aviation Ministry has put its weight on the industry side and advised Delhi govt. to reduce taxation to a reasonable levels. It is also learnt several states have already carried out reduction by 1-4% in relevant taxes

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New Delhi:   A delegation of  Air Travellers Association (ATA)  has sent a representyation to the Delhi Chief Minister and  Delhi’s  Lt. Governor  raising  the issue of higher  Taxation, VAT, ATF  etc. for Air Travel   thru’  Airlines, Travel agents and other services.

After sending the representations to the Delhi CM and LG,   the  ATA representatives   led by  veteran GS Bawa, Secretary General ATA,  called on the officials of Department of Taxation of the Delhi government, on Wednesday last.  The meeting was  very cordial and fruitful, as the concerned officials have promised to  help alleviate the  financial  burden of Delhi travelers, Travel Agents and other stake holders,   

The stakeholders agreed on the need for rationalization of ATF taxes to alleviate the financial strain on passengers says an ATA press note.  The meeting marked a significant step towards resolving the issue. ATA will continue to work closely with the Delhi government and other stakeholders to ensure that the concerns of air travellers are addressed  at the earliest.


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