The Cost of Living Committee today decided to reduce the prices of many essential food items needed for the upcoming festive season. The Chairman of the Cost of Living Committee Minister. P. Harrison said the measure was taken to alleviate the burden on the people during holidays. Accordingly, the import levy on a kilo of imported dried chilies has been reduced from Rs. 25 to Rs. 5, while the tax on one kilogram of imported fish was reduced by Rs 75.