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The Central Government has proposed a new legislation titled Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill 2025, aiming to strengthen India's preparedness for future health crises and national emergencies. The Bill lays the foundation for imposing a dedicated Health Security Cess and National Security Cess on selected goods and services to raise funds for public welfare and national safety programs. Purpose of the Cess According to the Bill, the objective of the levy is to generate addition
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FAQ :
It is a proposed legislation by the Central Government to create a dedicated cess for health security and national security, aimed at funding preparedness for health crises and national emergencies.
The cess aims to generate additional revenue for robust health infrastructure, emergency response capabilities, strengthening national security, and funding social protection during large-scale crises.
The cess may be charged on specified goods and services as notified by the Government. The exact list will be announced after the Bill's approval.
Yes, the cess will be levied over and above existing taxes such as GST, customs duty, and excise duty.
Yes, the Centre can exempt specific goods or categories of goods from this cess in the public interest.
Amounts collected but remaining unspent may be carried forward for future health or national security emergencies.
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