Kolkata, Aug. 14 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has informed that CBDT has issued a Press Release clarifying regarding notices to Durga Puja Committees for puja tax, which is popularly known as 'Puja Jijia Tax'.

Taking to social media, she appealed to the authorities not to impose such tax or TDS or 'Jijia' tax on any puja committees or any festival.

"I have come to know just now that CBDT has issued a Press Release clarifying regarding notices to Durga Puja Committees for puja tax, which is popularly known as 'Puja Jijia Tax'," Ms Banerjee said.

"I would like to share with all of you that in the name of so-called Press Release, they have made certain claims which themselves prove that they are factually incorrec...