3rd April, 2003
Ministry of Finance & Company Affairs  


DEPRECIATION RATES FOR CERTAIN POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT ENHANCED


The Government has enhanced the rate of depreciation from 80% to 100% in the case of certain air pollution control equipment, water pollution control equipment and solid waste control equipment. These rate will be applicable with effect from the assessment year 2003-04. A notification amending these rates in Appendix I to the Income-tax Rules, 1962 has been issued by the Ministry of Finance.