HP imposes Rs 1 additional cess on commercial power consumers

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh govt has imposed an additional cess of Rs 1 per unit of electricity on commercial consumers under 10 categories across the state.As per a notification issued by the state's multipurpose projects and power department, the new levy will apply to commercial power consumption by establishments such as business houses, private offices, private hospitals, petrol pumps, hotels and motels, private nursing homes, private research institutes, private coaching institutes, shopping malls and multiplexes. The notification said these consumer categories have been brought under the ambit of Sub-section (1) of Section 3-B of the Himachal Pradesh Electricity (Duty) Act, 2009. With this move, all consumers falling under the notified categories will have to pay an additional Rs 1 per unit on electricity consumed to the state electricity board.MSID:: 131115670 413 |