New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, on Friday gave approval for the transfer of HMT Watches' land at Bengaluru and Tumkur measuring 208.35 acres to the Indian Space Research Organisation on payment of Rs 1,194.21 crore and applicable taxes and duties, a cabinet communique said.
The proceeds from sale of land will be deposited by the company in government accounts against the loans and advances, after meeting the immediate liabilities and accounting for tax liabilities arising out of the transaction.
HMT Watches, a central public sector enterprise which was a pioneer in manufacturing watches, had to close its operations due to mounting losses with no scope for revival in the current competitive economic scenario. It was decided to be closed down in January, 2016 with offer of attractive voluntary retirement scheme to all its employees.
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