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In blow to Sukhu govt, Himachal Pradesh HC strikes down water cess on hyde
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In a setback to the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday declared the water cess levied on hydropower generation unconstitutional. With this, the government will have to forego an annual revenue of around Rs 2,000 crore it was hoping to m
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Punjab minister raises concern over water cess imposed on electricity by s
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Raising the issue of imposition of water cess on electricity by some states despite it being declared illegal by the Union government, Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has said that states like Punjab are being forced to purchase electricity at higher rates due to imposition of this
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Sukhu govt's plane may crash at any time, says BJP leader Jairam Thakur
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Jairam Thakur on Thursday said that a large number of annoyed Congressmen are in contact with the BJP and the state government's plane may crash at any time.
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"Rahul Gandhi is not afraid of BJP tactics," says CM Sukhu on his convicti
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"The matter is sub judice and I will not be able to speak much on it. To raise finger is a political gimmick to target Rahul Gandhi. They (BJP) use different tactics against him but he is not afraid," CM Sukhu said.
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"Water cess doesn't violate rights": CM Sukhu assures neighbouring states
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
CM Sukhu added that the assertion by Punjab and Haryana that the Himachal government's decision to impose water cess is against the Inter-State River Disputes Act, 1956 is not logical as it does not affect the water released to neighbouring states.
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Himachal government responds to Punjab assembly resolution, says it has ri
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh, which is ruled by Congress, said that the imposition of water cess does not involve any dispute regarding interstate release of quantum of water as the volume of water to be released to the neighboring state is not being affected
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