In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 6 of the Orissa Entry Tax Act, 1999 (Orissa Act 11 of 1999), the State Government having been satisfied that it is necessary so to do in the public interest, do hereby exempt the scheduled goods brought into the local area from levy of tax under the said Act which will be procured by the Defence Establishments in the State for exclusive use of the same in operational/logistical functions of defence personnel stationed in Orissa with effect from 1st day of April, 2010.

Provided that the said exemption shall not be applicable on goods meant for use in construction, repair or renovation of roads, buildings of other construction work and such other goods as Government may notify from time to time.

Provided further that, the Officer Commanding (OC)/the Commanding Officer (CO) or Head of Defence Establishment shall furnish necessary certificate in the pro forma hereto annexed to the effect that the materials procured are meant for exclusive use by the Defence Personnel for operational/logistical purposes and not for sale or use in the construction, repair or renovation of roads and buildings or any other construction work.

By order of the Governor

S. ROUT

Under-Secretary to Government

PROFORMA

Certificate to be furnished by the Head of the Defence Unit/Establishment in respect of scheduled goods/brought for use by the Defence Personnel

(To be furnished in duplicate, one copy to be retained at the first checkgate)

Certified that the scheduled goods carried by the Defence vehicle/civil truck, as specified in the consignment note/tax invoices as mentioned below, have been purchased procured for bonafide use by the Defence Personnel for operational/logistical purposes and not for sale or use in the construction, repair or renovation of roads and buildings and any other construction work.

1. Defence Department Vehicle/Civil Truck No.__________

2. Consignment note/invoice No. with date______________

3. Name of the Unit/Establishment ____________________

4. Description of goods _____________________________

5. Quantity of goods _______________________________

6. Value of goods _________________________________

7. Name of the person in charge of goods/vehicle __________________