https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63592 The bill proposes a Health and National Security Cess on the production capacity of pan masala manufacturers, imposed in addition to the existing 40% Goods and Services Tax on consumption. The cess excludes essential commodities, is intended as a deterrent to pan masala consumption because excise cannot be applied, and will generate a dedicated resource stream whose proceeds are shared with states for specified health awareness and health-related schemes and to support national security objectives. en-us Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:01:03 +0530 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:01:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63592 The bill proposes a Health and National Security Cess on the production capacity of pan masala manufacturers, imposed in addition to the existing 40% Goods and Services Tax on consumption. The cess excludes essential commodities, is intended as a deterrent to pan masala consumption because excise cannot be applied, and will generate a dedicated resource stream whose proceeds are shared with states for specified health awareness and health-related schemes and to support national security objectives. News - Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:01:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63592