Indian Railways News => Topic started by railgenie on Jul 04, 2012 - 00:00:07 AM


Title - Railway fare hike stalled till September
Posted by : railgenie on Jul 04, 2012 - 00:00:07 AM

New Delhi  -- In response to railway minister Mukul Roy's demand for a complete exemption of the railways from service tax, the finance ministry has suspended imposition of the tax till September 30. The decision has stayed the anticipated increase in freight charges and passenger fares of the AC and First class.