Govt levies 50% Excise Duty on liquor

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 17: The J&K Government today levied an additional retail Excise Duty on the sale of some categories of liquor.
According to an order issued by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Commissioner (Finance), 50 percent duty will be levied on MRP on IMFL/IFL, JK Special Whisky, Beer/RTD and Wine/Cider.