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West Bengal government removes luxury tax benefit to diplomats, except US envoys

Calcutta's Consular Corps, a body of diplomats which meets frequently to discuss matters of common interest, was surprised to learn recently that the state Government had withdrawn the exemption.

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Calcutta: After entertaining guests in five-star hotels, diplomats hand over a card to the waiter which entitles them to a sales taxes waiver on their bills.