Lawyer takes govt to court over departure levy

The departure levy on travellers leaving the country will come into force on Sept 1.

R Kengadharan, in his originating summons filed at the High Court yesterday, said the Departure Levy Act 2018 and the Departure Levy Order 2019 breach his fundamental right to travel. Kengadharan also said he is an aggrieved party as he often travels overseas to meet with clients as well as to perform pilgrimages in India.

In his affidavit to support the suit, he said any form of tax imposed, including on those who wish to go on pilgrimage or to perform the haj, is a violation of the fundamental liberties guaranteed in the constitution.He also said that any imposition of a departure tax in addition to the existing service and airport taxes would be burdensome and harsh.

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