Extension of benefits of tonnage tax scheme to inland vessels

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.... industry wherein the qualifying shipping companies were given the choice to opt for the tonnage tax regime or continue to remain within the normal corporate tax regime. 2. Representations were received to extend tonnage tax scheme to inland vessels to promote inland water transportation industry. It is stated that at present, India is short of inland water transport vessels fleet and require hig....