The 'Securities Transaction Tax' (STT) is levied under: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Securities Transaction Tax' (STT) is levied under:
A. Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act
B. Income Tax Act
C. Finance Act (Chapter VII of Finance (No.2) Act, 2004)
D. GST Act
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
STT is levied through the Finance Act.

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