Kishore, Kumkum

Abolition of octroi in Uttar Pradesh: its implications

The synchronisation between municipal obligations and resources is essential in order to secure an efficient working of a municipality. In Uttar Pradesh, the state government (w.e.f. August 1, 1990) abolished the levy of octroi in the entire state. Author examines the implications of the abolition of the octroi on the financial status of the urban local bodies in the state. An attempt is also made to analyse its impact on the level of services


U.P
Octroi
Local Taxation
Local Taxation - India - U.P.