Within days of India signing the Paris Climate Treaty, Finance Minister Arun Jaitleyon Friday said tax on environment unfriendly products will be ‘distinct’ from others in the forthcoming GST regime so as to boost funds for climate financing. “The indirect tax regime that we are planning, the rate of taxation ... Read More »

Union Water Resources Ministry has proposed to set up a statutory authority to take action against those industrial units which pollute the Ganga River and its tributaries. Currently, only the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) can take action against such industrial units. Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti also said ... Read More »

The Supreme Court on Friday issued an order lifting the eight-month-old ban on sale of diesel cars with over 2,000 cc in the capital, which was imposed citing environmental concerns. Auto major Toyota was one of the worst hit and it stated that the ban has impacted around Rs 1,700 ... Read More »