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Gujarat Government Removes Length Restriction for Fishing Boats to Avail VAT Relief

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Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) The Gujarat government has removed the 20-metre length restriction for mechanised fishing boats to avail of VAT relief on diesel, extending the benefit to all eligible mechanised fishing vessels, including deep-sea boats, in a move expected to benefit more than 18,000 registered boats across the state.The decision was taken at the State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.Announcing the decision, government spokesperson and Minister J…