In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 20 of the Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2003, (Act No. 4 of 2003), read with sub-rule (2) of rule 40 of Rajasthan Value Added Tax Rules, 2006, the State Government being of the opinion that it is expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following amendment in this Department's notification No. F. 12 (63) FD / Tax / 2005-81 dated 11.08.2006 (as amended from time to time), with immediate effect, namely:-

AMENDMENT

In the said notification, after the existing fifth proviso, the following new proviso shall be added, namely:-

"Provided further that in case of works contract related to the construction of houses, for Economic Weaker Section and Low Income Group category in urban areas having maximum sale price up to Rs.750 per square feet, under the Affordable Housing Policy-2009 issued by the Government of Rajasthan, no amount in lieu of tax shall be deducted by the awarder or any person authorized by him."

By Order of the Governor,

Dr. Ravikumar S,

Deputy Secretary to Government