Goa: Ordinance on non-biodegradable waste gets government nod

The state government has approved the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance 2020, which will empower the authorities to collect 2% cess on consideration received towards outward supply of goods marketed in non-biodegradable packaging instead of two per cent cess on the sale price of goods as defined in the GST Act. The money will be directed towards garbage management.

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