Kolkata, Nov 7 (TIWN) A war of words ensued between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP over West Bengal's decision not to slash Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel even after 22 NDA ruled states decided to accept the Centre's proposal to cut the state tax revenue on fuel.

Last week, the Centre announced to decrease excise duty on petrol and diesel lowering the petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel price by Rs 10. The centre also urged the states to reduce VAT (a revenue enjoyed by the state) on fuel so as to give further relief to the people.  In line with the Cebtre’s announcement, 22 NDA ruled states have reduced VAT but 14 states including Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, West Bengal decided not to slash prices triggering political controversy.