Last straw on smokers' back

Every year the Central Excise of cigarettes and other tobacco products is hiked. This is easy source of revenue and also considered a socially acceptable tool to fight tobacco consumption. But will this persuade people to give up smoking. What will be affect on individuals if they stop smoking or do not stop. See the link:

http://in.specials.yahoo.com/budget2011/news-detail/post/news/82/will-excise-duty-change-your-smoking-habits.html