Himachal Pradesh HC quashes Water Cess on Hydropower Electricity Generation Rule, 2023 being Ultravires to Constitution [Read Judgment]

The state Government/himachal pradesh state commission for water cess on hydropower generation, seeking recovery of water cess from the petitioners, were declared as illegal and were accordingly quashed and set aside
Himachal Pradesh High Court - Hydropower Electricity Generation Rule - High Court Quashes Water Cess - taxscan

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the Water Cess on Hydropower Electricity Generation Rule, 2023, ruling it to be ultra vires to the Constitution. The petitioners are power generation companies engaged in the production of the electricity by using river water. They own, operate and maintain the hydropower projects. The petitioners after entering into…

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