The water cess has been imposed only on the states hydro-power projects, the Himachal Pradesh Government clarified that the move will not put any financial burden on the common people.
The Governments official spokesperson said that the implementation of water cess was aimed to increase the states revenue and strengthen its economy, so that sufficient funds would be available for welfare schemes.
The has implemented the Himachal Pradesh Water Cess on Hydropower Generation Ordinance on March 10, 2023, and the Himachal Pradesh Water Cess on Hydropower Generation Bill, 2023, would also be brought in the upcoming assembly session, for which the state Cabinet has already given its approval, added the official.
The clarification from the government assumes significance as it is being apprehended that the burden of cess on the water being used to generate Hydro Power in the state would finally be passed onto the common people.
Notably, the Congress-led State Government
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