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Karnataka Govt exempts tax with immediate effect on sale of Biogas produced and sold by units using Municipal solid waste and bottled in cylinder; Such exemption subject to the condition that such units are notified by the Govt on recommendation of the Bengaluru Bruhath Mahanagara Palike
KVAT Notification FD 127 CSL 2014 dated May 30, 2015
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