Himachal Pradesh Enforces Energy Cess to Boost Revenue

The Himachal Pradesh government has extended its electricity duty to include a cess of Re 1 per unit on commercial entities like private hospitals, shopping malls, and coaching institutes, aiming to generate additional revenue for the financially challenged state.

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced an expansion of its electricity duty, targeting commercial entities with a new cess.

The policy, affecting private hospitals, shopping malls, and coaching institutes, seeks to impose Re 1 per unit surcharge under the Himachal Pradesh Electricity (Duty) Act, 2009.

This move is intended to bolster the state’s coffers amid financial challenges.