The Supreme Court of India suspended the refund of water cess to power firms in Himachal Pradesh, overturning a previous ruling by the High Court. This impacts hydroelectric projects in the region and aims to address legalities around the imposition and refund of water cess. The dispute will be heard by the Supreme Court in July.
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 […]
