The Union Government has enhanced the excise duty (cess) on rubber under the Rubber Act, 1947, from Rs 1.50 to Rs 2 a kg with effect from September 1, 2011.
The notification in this regard, dated August 29, 2011, has already appeared in the Gazette of India dated August 30, 2011. Copy of the notification is available in the Rubber Board's Web site — www. rubberboard.org.in .