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.
