(Reuters) - The Indian government has cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 5200 Indian rupees ($62.33) per metric ton from 5700 rupees, with effect from June 1, according to a notification issued on Friday.

($1 = 83.4320 Indian rupees)

(Reporting by Nikunj Ohri and Akanksha Khushi; Editing by Chris Reese)