VOTE ON GOVERNMENTAL DRAFT FAILS IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Noyan Tapan
Apr 11 2006
YEREVAN, APRIL 11, NOYAN TAPAN. At the April 11 sitting, the RA
National As sembly failed to make a decision on the draft law that
was discussed in first reading at the previous session and envisages
amendments in the lists of goods, which are imported by organizations
and private businessmen, have a zero rate of customs duty, are
not subject to excise taxation and on which the customs bodies do
not calculate and charge VAT. Particularly, the amendments propose
reducing the list of these goods. Only 60 deputies voted for the draft,
without votes against and abstentions, whereas the participation of
66 deputies in voting is required for a decision being made. Only the
deputies representing the 3 factions of the political coalition have
taken part in the voting.
The United Labor Party (ULP), Justice and the National Unity factions
and the People's Deputy group boycotted the voting.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Noyan Tapan
Apr 11 2006
YEREVAN, APRIL 11, NOYAN TAPAN. At the April 11 sitting, the RA
National As sembly failed to make a decision on the draft law that
was discussed in first reading at the previous session and envisages
amendments in the lists of goods, which are imported by organizations
and private businessmen, have a zero rate of customs duty, are
not subject to excise taxation and on which the customs bodies do
not calculate and charge VAT. Particularly, the amendments propose
reducing the list of these goods. Only 60 deputies voted for the draft,
without votes against and abstentions, whereas the participation of
66 deputies in voting is required for a decision being made. Only the
deputies representing the 3 factions of the political coalition have
taken part in the voting.
The United Labor Party (ULP), Justice and the National Unity factions
and the People's Deputy group boycotted the voting.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress