Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 18 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday imposed a road development cess of Rs 1 per litre on petrol and diesel.

The state government has promulgated an ordinance in this regard.

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According to an official press note, the revenue of the state government has been badly affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The state government revenue is badly affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The central government has not realised the GST compensation for 2020-21 so far. Fall in revenues and enhanced expenditure on health services and welfare schemes compelled the government to levy Rs 1 per litre of both the fuels," the statement said. (ANI)

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