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Ex-CBIC Chief Najib Shah Warns Machine-Based Tobacco Tax May Uncover Old Enforcement Challenges

  • Machine-based tax on tobacco may lead to enforcement issues.
  • Finance Minister introduced bills to overhaul tax on sin goods.
  • New tax system requires frequent factory inspections.
  • Steep tax rates expected after GST Council's indication.
  • New cesses will raise excise duty and GST burden on tobacco.

Why it matters: This story affects tobacco prices and government revenue, impacting consumers and state funds.

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