UPSC Articles
Alcohol cess
Part of: GS Prelims and Mains III – Economy and taxation
About:
- The ‘unscientific’ introduction of the COVID19 cess on wine, beer and spirits had impacted all stakeholders.
- Steep rise in the consumer price led many consumers shift to low-priced, low-quality products, and even moonshine, all of which have huge health and socioeconomic ramifications.
- The pandemic cess has adversely impacted the States revenue too as the cess had hit sales volumes.
