Service tax on healthcare draws public ire

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  • Published On: March 11, 2011
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Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee’s proposal of bringing health care services under a five per cent service tax cover has drawn common man's ire, who frequently visits private hospitals with air-conditioning facilities. The move means he will have to pay more for treatment in private healthcare centres.

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