Muktsar (PB), Nov 10 (PTI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said that if voted to power, his party will give incentives to new industrial units by allowing them to retain Goods and Services Tax, besides putting an end to "Inspector Raj" and supplying power to industry at Rs 5 per unit.
Addressing interactive sessions with the trade and industry at Malout and Muktsar, the SAD president said, "This government has not only failed the trade and industry but has overseen the flight of capital from Punjab and even failed to get any new investment."
Badal said his party is committed to creating a congenial atmosphere for trade and industry.
"As part of this, the next SAD government would give a fillip to the medium- and small-scale industry and encourage new investment," said Badal.
He promised to remove fixed charges on the industrial sector, especially seasonal industry, and to supply power to industry at Rs 5 per unit.
Badal also announced that no official would be allowed to enter any industrial unit; harassment of traders and industrialists by inspectors and GST officials would be put to an end.
"We will bring in lump sum taxation by reviving the Rahat scheme to make this possible," he added.
Reminding traders that all these were possible if they make the right choice, the SAD president said, "You must make the right decision on who would be your next chief minister. You must choose someone who knows your problems and has a proven track record. One wrong decision could result in five more years wasted."
He urged the trade and industry to compare the SAD government's work with that of the subsequent Congress and AAP governments.
"If the SAD has made Punjab power surplus, created a world-class road network, built airports and brought in investments to the state, then you should bring in a SAD government in the next elections," Badal urged them.
