Junk food to become costlier in Kerala as new budget imposes ‘fat tax’

Ashok KM

8 July 2016 6:32 PM IST

  • Junk food to become costlier in Kerala as new budget imposes ‘fat tax’

    In a first of its kind, the Kerala Government has introduced a ‘fat tax’ on consumption of Pizzas and Burgers and other junk food sold through restaurant.The first state budget of the new LDF Government in Kerala which was presented by the State Finance Minister Dr. Thomas Issac today has imposed 14.5% tax on branded restaurants selling by items like tacos, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches,...

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