1. http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=65642
Patel hints at lowering ATF tax For the big hopes that had been built prior to the Budget, the sector received only a minor reprieve with the government deciding to treat ATF as a deemed export item for designated carriers flying abroad. ------------------------- 2. http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=84019 Waiver on withholding lease rentals welcome CAPT GR GOPINATH . the finance minister's decision to extend the exemption, from withholding taxes, on lease rentals is a welcome step.. However, we would have been happier if the finance minister had chosen to extend this exemption beyond September 30 ----------------------
