Tamil Nadu Liquor Prices Rise ₹10 From November 1
From Sunday, TASMAC will add a Rs 10 environmental cess to every alcohol purchase. The state says the money will fund social welfare and environmental projects. Retail shops and licensed establishments are preparing to update their prices.
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Context: A cess is an extra charge collected for a specific purpose, separate from the regular tax on goods. TASMAC is the state-run liquor retailer in Tamil Nadu, and liquor sales bring in a large share of state revenue.
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