The Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared the water cess imposed by the state government on hydropower generation as “unconstitutional.” This ruling came after approximately 40 power-generating companies filed a challenge against the state’s Water Cess Act, marking a significant victory for the hydropower sector within the region. Also read- Bombay High Court Relieves Charity […]
Upholding Constitutional Provisions In a significant judicial development, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued an interim order that effectively restricts the six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) appointed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu from enjoying the privileges typically granted to cabinet rank ministers. This decision, passed by a division bench comprising Justice Vivek Thakur […]