In exercise of the powers conferred by section 31 of the Puducherry Value Added Tax Act, 2007 (Act No. 9 of 2007) and all other powers enabling in this behalf, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, being satisfied that it is necessary so to do in the public interest, is pleased to reduce and levy the rate of tax payable under the said Act in respect,-

(a) Petrol sold in :

(i) Puducherry region at 14.55%

(ii) Karaikal region at 14.55%

(iii) Mahe region at 13.32%

(iv) Yanam region at 15.26%

(b) Diesel sold in :

(i) Puducherry region at 8.65%

(ii) Karaikal region at 8.65%

(iii) Mahe region at 6.91%

(iv) Yanam region at 8.91%

2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 4th day of November, 2021.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

L. Kumar, I.A.S.,

Special Secretary to Government

(Commercial Taxes).