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State Collects MVR 1.7 Billion as ADF, Departure Tax Revenue

The Ministry of Finance revealed that the state has collected MVR 1.7 billion as Airport Development Fee (ADF) and departure tax so far this year. As of 23 November, ADF collection was MVR 873.2 million and departure tax MVR 847.9 million. These figures are higher than the previous year. The airport service charge was abolished on 31 December 2021, and departure tax was introduced in January 2022.

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The Ministry of Finance revealed that the state has collected MVR 1.7 billion as Airport Development Fee (ADF) and departure tax so far this year. As of 23 November, ADF collection was MVR 873.2 million and departure tax MVR 847.9 million. These figures are higher than the previous year. The airport service charge was abolished on 31 December 2021, and departure tax was introduced in January 2022.

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