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Indian ISPs Taxed for Generating "Light Energy"

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the slippery-slope dept.

CaptKeen writes, "The Hindu is reporting that the Indian Government is trying to tax optical broadband providers (think fiber to the premises) for generating 'light energy.' According to the Commercial Tax Department, optical broadband providers operate on light energy which is 'artificially created and sold to customers for the purpose of data transmission and information.' This classification would make Internet access goods (since you are buying light) as opposed to service — and would be subject to a 12.5% VAT."

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  1. Well, then... by GillBates0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...I generate "wind energy" several times a day, but I don't ask the Government to pay for it, do I.

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    An Indian-American Hindu committed to non-violent thought/speech/action alarmed by the global explosion of radical Islam
    1. Re:Well, then... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      You're generating methane. That is a taxable energy source. You're gonna have to bottle that by law, so it can be metered. Or, we can have a meter attached...

  2. Best wishes to the Indian government by Sergeant+Beavis · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wish you 100% success in your initiative to tax light energy from Indian ISPs

    You will single handedly kill outsourcing to your country. Many American IT workers will deliver many thanks upon you

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    There is nothing inherently safe about liberty. That's why so many people died protecting it.
  3. Re:This may be an Indian "April Fools" by Neoncow · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's also World Mental Health Day. Indian politicians are challenging us to question their mental stability.