In exercise of the powers conferred by section 31 of the Puducherry Value Added Tax Ordinance. 2007 (No.1 of 2007), and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry being satisfied that it is necessary so to do in the public interest, is pleased to reduce the rate of tax payable in respect of: --

(a) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) From 4% to1%;

(b) Ready to eat unbranded foods including sweets, savouries, unbranded non-alcoholic drinks, beverages and mineral water served in or catered indoors or outdoors by hotels, restaurants, sweet stalls, clubs, caterers and any other eating houses, from 12.5% to 2%;

(c) Ghee and Dates and Date syrup, from 12.5% to 4%;

(d) Wet grinders and barbed wire, wire rod and wire links from 12.5% to 4%;

(e) All plastic goods other than doors, windows, frames, profiles, automobile, industrial and sanitary items and unbranded steel furniture from 12.5% to 4%.

2. This notification shall come into force on and with effect from 1^st July, 2007