The Uttar Pradesh government in India has abolished the ‘Mandi Parishad’ tax on raw hides, following representations made by leather manufacturers.

The UP government had, through an order in 2006, suspended the tax levy five years ago. But with the five-year relaxation period expiring on March 31 this year, the UP Mandi Parishad once again, not only levied the tax rates afresh, but has also demanded the repayment of arrears.

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