The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on March 26, 2026, notified regarding the Partial Exemption of Special Additional Excise Duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel.
The following has been stated:
• The Central Government under the Finance Act, 2002, has granted a partial exemption on Special Additional Excise Duty for Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) falling under tariff heading 2710. The notification provides that the duty shall be levied only up to ₹29.5 per litre, and any amount exceeding this rate shall be exempted in public interest.
• This notification comes into force with immediate effect.
[Notification no. - 08/2026-Central Excise]
