Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Dr Shekhar Salkar today said that he would request the state and central government to have proper implementation of COTPA act.
“Will request state and central government to have proper implementation of COTPA act. adhere to vendor licensing guidelines, increase taxation on all tobacco products. And also, let the world know that tobacco consumption do not prevent COVID-19,” said Dr Salkar
On this World No Tobacco Day the public health groups along with doctors are urging the GST Council to increase compensation cess on all tobacco products to generate additional revenue for the government.
In their appeals to GST council they are urging it to consider an extra-ordinary measure of levying compensation cess on all tobacco products to get additional revenues.
This tax revenue from tobacco could significantly contribute to the increased need for resources during the pandemic including vaccinations and augmenting the health infrastructure to prepare for a possible third wave.
According to the group, increasing tobacco taxes in these challenging times, will be WIN-WIN policy as it can address the economic shock from COVID-19 pandemic and directly reduce COVID 19 related co-morbidities.
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