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The Parliament on Monday (December 8) cleared a new legislation that introduces a cess on pan masala manufacturing units to boost funding for national security and public health. The Rajya Sabha returned theHealth Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 to the Lok Sabha after it was passed on December 5. What the New Cess Means The proposed cess will be levied on the production capacity of machines in pan masala factories, and will be charged over and above the existing GST. At present
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FAQ :
It is a new levy approved by Parliament on pan masala manufacturing units, charged over and above the existing GST, to fund national security and public health.
The cess will be levied on the production capacity of machines in pan masala factories.
With the phasing out of the compensation cess and the introduction of the new cess, the overall GST incidence on pan masala and similar demerit goods will effectively rise to 40%, in addition to excise duty for tobacco products.
The cess is intended to create a dedicated revenue stream for strengthening national security and public health initiatives, including defence readiness and technological upgrades.
No, the Finance Minister clarified that the cess will only apply to 'demerit goods' and not to essential commodities.
Yes, the Finance Minister stated that states will receive a portion of the new cess.
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