Telangana bars call statewide shutdown against privilege tax proposal
- On October 5, Telangana bars and restaurants shut statewide to protest the proposed privilege tax.
- The association opposed raising the bar slab from 8% to 20% and licence fees from ₹40 lakh to ₹44 lakh.
- The proposed tax could add an 8–16% financial burden to bars, depending on their existing excise category.
- On October 5, owners also protested at Abkari Bhavan in Nampally, seeking action against belt shops and permit rooms.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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