Talking to different states to reduce VAT on ATF: V K Singh

The aviation ministry is talking to different states urging them to reduce VAT on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways Gen V K Singh said on Thursday. Speaking at a webinar organised by Bharat Chamber of Commerce, Singh said that this would help lower costs and attract more airlines to operate out of states that reduce VAT on jet fuel.

“Each state levies VAT (at different rates). Now realisation from VAT is hardly substantial for the states. We told the states to reduce the rates,” Singh said, adding this would lower costs and help more airlines operate out of them.