« Top Headlines » Open DEMAT Account in 24 hrs  Advance tax deadline September 15: What happens if you missed the previous instalment payment?  How much gold jewellery can you keep at home? Nagpur ITAT explains rules on ownership, gifts, taxability  ?5.31 lakh TDS refund allowed by ITAT Delhi: Why absence of an original ITR did not block the taxpayer  Missed the ITR Filing Deadline? How to Claim Your Income Tax Refund and Correct Mistakes Before December 31, 2026  GST Return Preparation & ITC Analysis with TallyPrime (Hinglish Session)  GST Return Preparation & ITC Analysis with TallyPrime (Hinglish Session)  GST Return Preparation & ITC Analysis with TallyPrime (Hinglish Session)  Income-Tax Department Moves to Bring Greater Certainty to International Tax Cases  ITR Defective Notice for AY 2026-27: Reasons, 15-Day Deadline and What Happens If You Ignore It  ITR Refund Status 2026: How to Track Your Income Tax Refund Online – Step-by-Step Guide  GST Council Explores Andhra Pradesh’s AI-Driven Tax Administration Model «  Don't bank on tax cuts: Nobel laureate Phelps... Govt likely to extend tax incentives to STPI till '09... » Delhi waives luxury tax for PBD delegates October, 11th 2006 The Delhi government has decided to waive luxury tax on hotel tariffs for delegates attending the Fifth Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) to be held here in January next year. Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi was informed about the city government's decision at an inter-ministerial meeting today to review preparations for the PBD, according to an official release. The waiver of the 12.5 per cent luxury tax is aimed at making the stay of the delegates more economical and to boost attendance at the meet of the Indian diaspora. The Delhi government is a co-organiser of the event to be held during January seven-nine, 2007 along with the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs and CII. Ravi advised that a communication on the waiver should be sent to all associations of Indians living abroad. There are about 1,000 associations of Indians living in different countries and their involvement will greatly facilitate the wide publicity of PBD-2007, Ravi said. The fifth PBD on the theme "Rooting for the Roots -- Meeting India's Social Development Challenges" will focus on social sectors, including education, healthcare, women, youth and investment.