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TopicHimachal water cess

Topic: Himachal water cess

As Sukhu govt presses on with water cess, Centre sends 2nd missive — ‘illegal, unconstitutional’

Circular dated 25 October cites constitutional provisions to say that no such levies can be imposed. Matter subjudice, says Himachal Water Cess Commission chairman Amitabh Avasthi.  

Himachal govt goes ahead with controversial water cess, but brings it down to ‘1/5th of original tax’

The water cess was opposed by Union govt, as well as neighbouring states of Punjab & Haryana. Sukhu govt says it decided to levy tax 'in line with' BJP-ruled Uttarakhand.

Amid opposition from Punjab & Haryana, Himachal forms commission to levy water cess on hydel projects

Those drawing water for power generation must now register with 'State Commission for Water Cess on Hydropower Generation'. Some companies have challenged state's water cess bill in HC.

Sukhu govt defends water cess in Himachal HC, says it has legal power to frame the rules

State officials say the Himachal Pradesh government's submission in high court Wednesday is contrary to response received from stakeholders in a meeting last week.

No breakthrough in water cess row, Himachal govt to set up panel for talks with power developers

Move comes at a time when state is locked in a tussle with Punjab & Haryana over the cess, while power generation companies have even moved HC challenging the levy.

Penalty for cess? Union govt letter intensifies Himachal vs Haryana-Punjab tussle over hydel project levy

Union govt letter dated 31 March says states imposing cess on hydel projects may not get access to power from central government's pool of unallocated quota in Central Generating Stations. 

Himachal water cess row: Sukhu govt to pay electricity board subsidy to neutralise impact on consumers

Power regulator says impact on consumers will be additional Rs 1.20-1.30 tariff per unit. Ex-govt officials argue that if govt pays subsidy, talk of revenue generation could be amateur idea.

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