The Government of Himachal Pradesh on September 09, 2024, issued the Himachal Pradesh Electricity (Duty) Amendment Act, 2024, to further amend the Himachal Pradesh Electricity (Duty) Act, 2009.
The following has been stated namely: -
• After Section 3, a new section 3A shall be inserted – “3-A - Levy and collection of Milk Cess”, which states that a Milk Cess of ₹0.10 per unit of energy consumption shall be collected, exempting zero bill consumers, with the proceeds used to support milk production and producers, and the rate can be revised by the State Government up to 50% at a time.
• After Section 3, a new section 3B shall be inserted – “3-B - Levy and collection of Environment Cess”, which states that there shall be levied and collected Environment Cess on consumption of energy.
[Bill No. 28 of 2024]
