Dear sir,
After new budget 2015-16 change in central excise duty rate 12% to 12.5%.of all goods.
and Ed.cess 2% and H.S.ed cess 1% is exemption.
But Ed cess is laying with us as on 28.02.2015 in P.L.A. a/c and Cenvat a/c(Rg-23A part II)
what to do of this ed cess amount.
Guidance Sought on Handling Education Cess Changes After 2015-16 Budget Adjustments in Excise Duty Rates A query was raised regarding the changes in central excise duty rates from 12% to 12.5% and the exemption of the 2% education cess and 1% higher secondary education cess following the 2015-16 budget. The inquirer sought guidance on handling the remaining education cess in their accounts. Respondents advised waiting for further instructions from the department, which were anticipated before April 1, 2015. (AI Summary)